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Economy's rebound not as strong as first thought
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The economy grew at a 2.8 percent pace last quarter, as the recovery got off to a slower start than first thought.
White House: Obama Afghan decision 'within days'
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The White House braced for a tough sell of President Barack Obama's long-awaited decision on whether to commit tens of thousands of new U.S. forces to the stalemated war in Afghanistan.
Obama welcomes Indian PM at start of state visit
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President Barack Obama showered praise on India and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in an elaborate welcoming ceremony Tuesday, declaring it was only fitting the Indian leader should be the first state visitor of his administration.
Philippines declares emergency after 46 killed
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The Philippine president placed two southern provinces under emergency rule Tuesday as security forces unearthed more bodies, pushing the death toll to 46 in some of the deadliest election violence in the nation's history.
China executes 2 for role in tainted milk scandal
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China executed a dairy farmer and a milk salesman Tuesday, the only two people sentenced to death in a scheme to water down infant formula with an industrial chemical that left at least six children dead and sickened more than 300,000.
200,000 animals to be sacrificed at Nepal festival
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Hundreds of thousands of Hindus gathered at a temple in southern Nepal on Tuesday for a ceremony involving the slaughter of more than 200,000 animals, a festival that has drawn the ire of animal-welfare protesters.
Furry felons rob SAfrican tourists, steal food
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Visitors to South Africa's premier holiday destination who are worried about becoming victims of the country's high crime rate could find themselves instead robbed by a more furry kind of felon: baboons.
Mya is 3 points from perfect at 'Dancing' finale
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Mya is poised to take the "Dancing With the Stars" title after finishing three points away from perfect during the final night of competition Monday.
Late field goal gives Titans 20-17 win over Texas
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Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20-17 Monday night for their fourth straight victory after an 0-6 start.
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