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Today’s Headlines
* Palestinians: Obama Vows to “Stop the Settlements”
* Biden Marks Nominal End to US Combat Operations in Iraq
* Over 60 Killed in Pakistan Air Strikes
* Justice Dept. Charges Mehsud with CIA Bombing in Afghanistan
* UN Increases Estimate of DRC Rape Victims
* Evacuations Ordered in NC Ahead of Hurricane Earl
* Armed Suspect Killed After Taking Hostages at Discovery Channel
* Judge Rejects Dismissal of Suit to Overturn Drilling Ban
* Recession Spurs Sharp Decline in Undocumented Immigration
* Wyoming Town Near Drilling Told Drinking Water Unsafe, Potentially Explosive
* Lawyer: Mental Health of Alleged Leaker Was Questioned