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3 Coalition Soldiers Killed in Southern Iraq

Three soldiers were killed in an attack on a coalition forces base in the former Shiite militia stronghold of Basra, the U.S. military said Friday.

Starbucks Wipes Name From Seattle Location

Starbucks Corp. said Thursday it is wiping its name from one of its Seattle-area stores and adding alcohol to the menu.

Spend... or Go Bankrupt?

Biden defends stimulus, suggesting that without massive federal spending the country would go bankrupt

Police Say 10 Climbers Die on Two Mountains in Japan

He could not provide further details, including the cause of their deaths. Reports said the weather was bad at the time they were climbing.

8 Americans Hurt in Deadly Jakarta Luxury Hotel Blasts

At least eight Americans were wounded in a pair of homicide attacks on luxury hotels in the Indonesian capital, a U.S. official said Friday.

Police Say N.J. Burglar Returned to Home to Say Sorry

Police in central New Jersey say they arrested a man on burglary charges after he returned to the victim's house to apologize.

Sen. Boxer Gets an Earful on Race

Black Chamber of Commerce exec accuses senator of racially condescending to him at committee hearing

Porn Actor Gets Sentenced in Pa. Rooftop Break-Ins

A porn star who was accused of breaking into Philadelphia stores through their rooftops while his twin brother and occasional co-star acted as a lookout is going to prison for three to eight years.

Man Waits to Feel Wife's Touch After Hand Transplant

Jeff Kepner, the first U.S. double hand transplant patient, says he is looking forward to being able to feel his wife's hand as he holds it.