Articles filed under Associated Press
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Musharraf: I will quit army this monthNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - RAWALPINDI, Pakistan -- President Gen. Pervez Musharraf said for the first time Wednesday he expects to quit as chief of Pakistan's army by the end of November, heraldin...
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Ford, Honda lead list of insurance industry's safest vehiclesNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The number of new cars considered the safest by the insurance industry nearly tripled in the past year, helped by automakers' push to make certain safety e...
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'Sexiest' title makes Damon blushNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Matt Damon has been named the "sexiest man alive" by People magazine, an honor that has been bestowed twice on his pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The 37-...
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U. of I. plans $72.5 million supercomputer homeNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- University of Illinois trustees voted Wednesday to spend $72.5 million for a building to house a new supercomputer, but most of the money is tied up in a st...
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Cockpit safety device alerted pilots in near mid-air collisionNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A cockpit safety device is credited with helping pilots avoid a mid-air collision at 25,000 feet over Indiana. According to a preliminary investigation by the Federal Av...
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Study: Brutal, corrupt cops patrol black, Latino neighborhoodsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - A statistical study by a University of Chicago law professor indicates Chicago police officers most often accused of brutality and corruption work in groups that patrol ...
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Military jury convicts drill instructor of abusing recruitsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - SAN DIEGO -- A Marine boot camp drill instructor was convicted Wednesday of abusing recruits under his command. A military jury found Sgt. Jerrod M. Glass guilty of crue...
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Attorney general has 14 months to restore trust in Justice Dept.Nov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- President Bush welcomed Michael Mukasey back into government Wednesday and promised to help the new attorney general rebuild the top leadership of the bele...
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'08 Cadillac CTS prettier, more powerfulNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - For 2008, the Cadillac CTS has had a makeover. The make's least expensive model now has softer styling, a wider stance and a more refined, attractive interior. It also c...
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18 arrested in Atlantic City casino gambling ringNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- An illegal sports gambling ring run out of a high-stakes poker room in an Atlantic City casino was busted Wednesday, authorities said, and 18 peop...