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DEA seeks Ebonics experts to help with cases
August 24, 2010
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal agents are seeking to hire Ebonics translators to help interpret wiretapped conversations involving targets of undercover drug investigations. » Full Story
Gulf residents struggle in aftermath of oil spill
August 24, 2010
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The oil has stopped flowing into the Gulf of Mexico, and that should be a relief. » Full Story
NY gov, archbishop to discuss mosque near WTC site
August 24, 2010
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. David Paterson said Monday he'll meet with Archbishop Timothy Dolan to discuss a mosque and Islamic community center planned two blocks from ground zero. » Full Story
Afghanistan security force more than a year away
August 24, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior U.S. » Full Story
Feds to spill commission: Drilling ban stays
August 24, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top federal offshore oil drilling regulator is telling the presidential oil spill commission that the temporary halt to deepwater drilling will remain in place for a few more... » Full Story
Obama stem cell regulations temporarily blocked
August 24, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked government rules expanding stem cell research, a blow to the Obama administration that could stall potentially lifesaving research. » Full Story
Rallies over mosque near ground zero get heated
August 23, 2010
NEW YORK (AP) — The proposed mosque near ground zero drew hundreds of fever-pitch demonstrators Sunday, with opponents carrying signs associating Islam with blood, supporters shouting, "Say no to... » Full Story
US troops unlikely to resume combat duties in Iraq
August 23, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — It would take "a complete failure" of the Iraqi security forces for the U.S. to resume combat operations there, the top American commander in Iraq said as the final U.S. » Full Story







