Articles filed under Associated Press
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Rat Pack's Bishop, ex-joint chief's chairmanOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Joey Bishop, the stone-faced comedian who found success in nightclubs, television and movies but became most famous as a member of Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack, has died. He...
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Despite concerns, faith-based prison programs growOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - RICHMOND, Texas -- Killer-turned-artist Manny Hernandez on the prison where he's finishing an eight-year term: "It's a blessing to be here." Fellow murderer and inmate R...
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As airports look to retail revenue, travelers get more shopsOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- If you've done any traveling lately, you've likely noticed that many airports are looking more like malls. "I was kind of surprised to see jewelry here," sai...
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U.S., Iraq detain suspectsOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - BAGHDAD -- U.S. and Iraqi forces, backed by Polish army helicopters, swept through Shiite militia strongholds south of Baghdad on Saturday, rounding up dozens of militan...
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Dress blues?Oct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- The Marine Corps is taking on the role of fashion police. Earlier this year, the Marine Corps commandant updated the regulations on what Marines can...
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Fleas get police on the runOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- It wasn't a fleeing suspect who attacked four police officers sent to investigate a burglary report at a garbage-filled vacant house -- it was a swar...
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Trees get presidential stamp of approvalOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - ST. LOUIS -- The slender little beech tree planted recently on property near the Missouri Botanical Garden looked pretty much like any other specimen. But it was special...
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Have a Halloween-friendly houseOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Halloween is just around the corner, and if you're not careful, your home could give fright to the neighborhood ghouls and goblins. To be sure it's safe when trick-or-tr...
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Texans argue over life in one of our most toxic townsOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- There is a quiet battle for the future of this industrial town, one of America's most polluted places. On one side is ex-mayor Oscar Ortiz, who in ...
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Eyes are on inflationOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Finance ministers and central bankers should remain vigilant to ensure the smooth functioning of financial markets that have been jarred by a global credit...