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U.S. deaths in Afghanistan drop sharply
One American serviceman died in Afghanistan in November, a dramatic drop from earlier months that the U.S. military attributed in part to their campaign against insurgents.
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Obama taps Clinton, Gates
President-elect Barack Obama announced former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton as his choice for secretary of state Monday and also said he would keep Robert Gates as defense minister.
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It's official: U.S. is in recession
A panel of the National Bureau of Economic Research said Monday that the U.S. economy fell into a recession last year.
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Walters: OU-Texas just beginning of BCS controversies
The OU-Texas controversy will dominate the debate in the coming days, but that will subside. Here, if just a few things happen, is next week’s: question Why isn’t the Rose Bowl the national championship game?
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No Joke! Ledger’s role is Oscar-worthy
Nomination, or win, for turn in ‘Dark Knight’ more than mere sentimentality
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1 in 5 young Americans has personality disorder
Almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs, researchers report.
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Laser technique produces bevy of antimatter
Blasting a gold target with high-powered lasers creates huge amounts of antimatter, reported scientists from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at a conference last week.
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Winter weather slows travel in U.S.
Stranded airline passengers lingered in Chicago's airports Monday as a storm tapered off after delivering a wintry mix to Illinois including snow, gusty winds and ice that led to at least two traffic deaths.
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The secret to surviving the holiday buffet
Yes, there are ways to enjoy the goodies — without gaining weight. Full story
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Quantum leap of Celebrity Solstice
It’s chic, hip and unlike any cruise ship sailing today. Full story
