Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77
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AP - Rep. John Murtha, a retired Marine Corps officer who became the first Vietnam War combat veteran elected to Congress and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:34:25 GMT)
Dem. lieutenant governor candidate exits Ill. race
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AP - The Democratic nominee for Illinois' lieutenant governor dropped out of the race Sunday night, less than a week after winning the nomination, amid a political uproar about his past. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:39:26 GMT)
World's tallest tower closed a month after opening
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AP - The world's tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for the observation deck and casting doubt over plans to welcome its first permanent occupants in the coming weeks. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:21:32 GMT)
Michael Jackson doctor charged in singer's death
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AP - Michael Jackson's doctor was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter, capping an exhaustive investigation into the pop star's stunning death last summer and setting up the prospect of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:24 GMT)
Lawyer: Pitt and Jolie sue over split claim
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AP - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed Monday. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:51:59 GMT)
Government shut down as DC, region dig out of snow
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AP - Federal workers and school children got a day off Monday as the Mid-Atlantic region dug out from as much as 3 feet of snow that made travel nearly impossible and knocked out power to tens of thousands of people. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:02:15 GMT)
Clinton-era health aides push to save Obama's plan
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AP - Shock and awe. That's what survivors of the Clinton-era health care collapse are feeling as President Barack Obama's overhaul legislation wobbles in Congress. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:59:38 GMT)
China finds 170 more tons of tainted milk powder
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AP - The discovery has punched a 170-ton hole in China's promises to overhaul its food safety system. Officials say they've found yet another case where large amounts of tainted milk powder from the country's 2008 scandal that should have been destroyed were instead repackaged. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:25:43 GMT)
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