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Knox convicted, sentenced to 26 years in Italy
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American college student Amanda Knox was found guilty of murdering her British roommate and sentenced to 26 years in prison early Saturday after a year-long trial that gripped Italy and drew intense media attention.
Aide: Baucus nominated girlfriend for US attorney
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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus was already involved with his girlfriend and former staffer when he recommended her earlier this year to become the next U.S. attorney for Montana, a spokesman said.
Russian nightclub fire kills 103; many crushed
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Panicked clubgoers crushed each other to death in a popular Russian nightspot as they tried to flee a fast-moving fire that one eyewitness told The Associated Press was started by pyrotechnic fountains set up on the stage.
Saudi oil minister: oil prices 'perfect'
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Saudi Arabia's oil minister said current global oil prices are "perfect," as several key OPEC members indicated the group was unlikely to change output levels when it meets later this month.
Obama shifts Copenhagen trip as prospects brighten
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President Barack Obama is shifting the timing of his visit to an international climate summit in Copenhagen as prospects for a political agreement at the event seem more likely.
Little resistance in new US-Afghan offensive
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U.S. Marines and Afghan troops, conducting the first offensive since the new American war plan was announced, met little resistance from insurgents Saturday as they worked to disrupt Taliban supply and communications lines in a key valley in southern Afghanistan.
Senate takes aim at insurance executive pay
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Democratic senators are taking aim at insurance industry executive pay as they jockey for political advantage in a rare weekend session to debate President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Va. Tech report: Staff warned their families first
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The prelude to the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history began with the shootings of two students in a dorm room at Virginia Tech.
George Washington, Poe auction records set in NYC
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A letter by George Washington has sold for $3,218,500 at auction in New York City, setting a world record for a letter by America's first president, according to Christie's.
Nets get 1st win, end 18-game skid to open season
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The team that fought so long to end a streak is now talking about starting one. The New Jersey Nets finally have that winning feeling again, and they want to keep it.
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