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May 18, 2010

Militants kill prominent Afghan cleric

Roadside bombings, assassinations, Taliban attacks and suicide blasts rage across Afghanistan.
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May 18, 2010

Obama picks FBI official to lead TSA

Deputy Director John Pistole is the president's third choice for the post.
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May 18, 2010

Afghan plane likely went down

SALANG PASS, Afghanistan – Dense fog hindered rescuers who fanned out across mountainous terrain Monday to search for the wreckage of an Afghan passenger plane that vanished with 44 passengers on board. After receiving tips from local residents who heard a loud bang, Afghan authorities rushed to the Salang Pass, a major route through the […]
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May 18, 2010

Scientists worry about oil reaching Keys

They fear that huge plumes of crude oil could soon get caught up in the so-called loop current.
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May 18, 2010

Bangkok cease-fire hinges upon fighters’ retreat

The Thai government says the protest leader's offer is unlikely to achieve much, however.
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May 18, 2010

Social Security gap can be fixed, new report says

A Senate committee report due out today lays out options for fixing a $5.3 trillion shortfall.
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May 18, 2010

British air safety rules eased

But airlines must get a guarantee from engine makers that their aircraft can tolerate volcanic ash.
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May 18, 2010

British court ruling stops airline strike

LONDON – Britain’s High Court ruled that a planned strike by British Airways cabin crews was unlawful, stopping the walkout just hours before it was due to begin. BA said Monday that flights over the next few days will still be disrupted because it is too late to unwind contingency plans already put in place […]
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May 18, 2010

Iran’s deal fails to change West’s stance

While Tehran will ship out low-grade uranium, it will continue to press ahead with higher enrichment.
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May 18, 2010

Two Bay State women killed when boat crashes into rocks

The five people aboard apparently were on an unauthorized midnight joyride out of Warwick.