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Attacks in Afghanistan; U.S. Paratrooper Killed

KABUL, Afghanistan – A U.S. paratrooper was killed Saturday after his patrol came under fire in a volatile province near the eastern border with Pakistan and a British soldier was shot to death in northern Afghanistan. Officials said at least 21 other people were killed in fighting last week. The …

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House Panel Considers Cutting Subsidies, Food Stamps

WASHINGTON – A plan to curb spending on farm subsidies and food stamps faced a test in a House committee, as lawmakers will work Friday to finish drafting a broader plan to slow the automatic growth of federal spending programs. The belt-tightening came even as the Senate approved, by voice …

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Government Investigating Possible Flaws in Ford, GM Vehicles

WASHINGTON – The government is investigating whether the rear coil spring can fracture and punch a hole in the rear tires of some models of the Ford Taurus (search) and Mercury Sable (search), federal auto safety officials said Tuesday. In a separate probe, the government is reviewing potential turn signal …

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