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AP Interview: Karzai willing to talk to Taliban
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday he's willing to talk with the Taliban chief in a bid to bring peace to the country if the move has the backing of the United States and other international partners.
Senate casts first votes to overhaul health care
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The Senate cast its first votes on remaking the nation's health care system Thursday, approving an amendment to safeguard coverage of mammograms and preventive screening tests for women under a revamped system.
Obama rejoining economic debate with jobs summit
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Under pressure from Republicans and a recession-weary public, President Barack Obama put the focus on jobs on Thursday by gathering local officials, economists, business and labor leaders at the White House to talk about putting people back to work.
Congress worries about Obama's plan for Pakistan
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President Barack Obama's planned troop buildup in Afghanistan came in for more skepticism on Capitol Hill Thursday with lawmakers zeroing in on how the U.S. will deal with terrorist havens in neighboring Pakistan.
Secret Service puts 3 on leave over gate crashing
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The head of the Secret Service asserted Thursday that the security breach at last week's White House state dinner was an aberration and President Barack Obama was never at risk. Mark Sullivan said three uniformed officers have been put on administrative leave.
Up to 19 dead after suicide bomb attack in Somalia
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A male suicide bomber dressed as a woman attacked a graduation ceremony Thursday in a small part of the capital still under government control, killing up to 19 people, including three Cabinet ministers, doctors and medical students.
US suspect Knox urges Italian court to free her
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American student Amanda Knox, fighting back tears, told the Italian court trying her for the murder of her British roommate that she doesn't want to be branded an assassin.
Swiss move Polanski to undisclosed location
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Authorities acted to protect Roman Polanski from public attention Thursday by moving him from a Zurich area jail to an undisclosed location before his transfer to house arrest in the Swiss Alps.
Tiger Woods: 'Personal failings' let family down
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With a public apology, Tiger Woods disclosed his "personal failings" and acknowledged he had "not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves."
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