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NYT: Taliban reopen northern Afghan front
Over the past two years the Taliban have steadily staged a resurgence in northern Kunduz province, where they now threaten a vital NATO supply line.
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President vs. party on troop increase
President's speech at West Point next week will outline his new war strategy, but his most skeptical audience will be on Capitol Hill.
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Black Friday holiday shopping kicks off
America's retailers are ushering in the traditional start of the holiday shopping season with expanded hours and deep discounts on everything from toys to TVs to lure crowds of shoppers.
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No. 3 Texas wins wild one vs. Texas A&M
Colt McCoy threw four touchdown passes and No. 3 Texas overcame a huge game by Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson to wrap up an undefeated regular season with a 49-39 win over the Aggies on Thursday night.
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Polanski set to be released on bail
The Swiss government agreed Thursday to release Roman Polanski on bail and place him under house arrest at his chalet in the Alps.
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Drug-resistant H1N1 no major change in virus
Tamiflu resistance in some H1N1 patients with badly weakened immune systems does not seem to reflect a major change in the virus' susceptibility to the frontline drug, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
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Astronauts surprised by holiday turkey dinners
Space shuttle Atlantis' astronauts thought they were going to give thanks with pantry leftovers Thursday as their mission drew to a close, but found turkey dinners awaiting them.
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Economy keeps Americans home for Thanksgiving
Millions of Americans are spending the holiday at home, saying the poor economy has made it unaffordable to hit the road or board a plane.
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