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President will send 30,000 more troops to target insurgents, secure key areas.

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All six charged in October's gang rape appear in court to enter pleas.

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Cop killer shot and killed

Maurice Clemmons

Cop killer's bloody spree is brought to an end by a cop with a gun.

Today's Quote

"A woman who had everything lost her life to have a slightly firmer behind."

Roberto Piazza
talking about the death of his friend, former Miss Argentina Solange Magnano, during cosmetic surgery on her butt.

Today's Angel

PHOTO Following his wife's death from breast cancer Dr. David Vesleyset out to try to find a cure for the disease.

Dr. David Vesely

Inspired by wife's cancer death, he may have found a cure for the disease.