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Parents of ‘balloon boy’ to plead guilty

The parents of a 6-year-old Coloradan who became known as "balloon boy" will plead guilty at a court hearing on Friday, their lawyer said in a statement. Full story

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3 missing after fishing boat sinks off N.J.

Of bats and billions: Following stimulus funds

As stimulus funds trickle down, debate heats up

Report: 10 states face budget disasters

Judge says quadriplegic can have guns

Wedding ring found amid 10 tons of trash

Ida's remnants soak East Coast

Newsweek: Despite funding boost, parks still hurting

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Fort Hood suspect charged with murder

Parents of ‘balloon boy’ to plead guilty

Ida’s remnants flood parts of East Coast

Gates: Obama picking from Afghan options

Record high temps are double the lows

Faith

Vatican looks to heavens for signs of alien life

Salt Lake OKs gay rights laws with Mormon backing

Device flu-proofs your holy water

Salt Lake OKs gay rights laws with Mormon backing

NYT: Muslims at Fort Hood voice outrage

U.S. Muslims fear backlash after attack

Gone to the dogs: Church starts pet service

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"End of the Trail" for Route 66

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