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22 dead in Mo., Okla., Ga. after more storms
Stunned survivors picked through the little that was left of their communities Sunday after tornadoes tore across the Plains and South, killing at least 22 people in three states and leaving behind a trail of destruction and stories of loss.
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President calls Jenna's wedding 'spectacular'
President Bush spent months joking about being a father of the bride, but on Sunday he was downright wistful about giving his daughter Jenna away to her longtime beau.
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Brush fires force home evacuations in Florida
Brush fires forced residents to flee more than 500 homes in central Florida on Sunday and closed a major interstate, authorities said.
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Medical helicopter crash in Wis. kills doctor, nurse, pilot
A medical helicopter dropped off a patient and then crashed shortly after it took off on its return flight to Madison, killing the surgeon, nurse and pilot on board, officials said Sunday.
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AP IMPACT: Number of disabled veterans rising
Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to come - even as the total population of America's vets shrinks.
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Families will make case for vaccine link to autism
The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children. But thousands of families have a different take based on personal experience.
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Gas prices knock bicycle sales, repairs into higher gear
Four-dollar-a-gallon gas is good for business - if you run a bike shop. Commuters around the country are dusting off their old two-wheelers - or buying new ones - to cope with rising fuel prices, bicycle dealers say.
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Scientists probe recent coyote attacks in California
The coyote was limping as it approached a girl in a sand box at a public park - but it was still dangerous. It snapped its jaws on the girl's buttocks and her nanny had to pry the toddler from the wild animal.
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College prof no walkover for Franken in Minn. Senate run
On the Senate campaign trail, Al Franken frequently invokes the name of his friend, the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, as a major inspiration.
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2008 valedictorian is different kind of 'Morehouse Man'
From his first day at Morehouse College - the country's only institution of higher learning dedicated to the education of black men - Joshua Packwood has been a standout.
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Campaign Trail Photos of the WeekView photos from the past week on the campaign trail from AP photographers around the country.
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Merlefest 2008Every year thousands from around the country and beyond make their way to Wilkesboro, N.C. for down home bluegrass and family fun.
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Obama party at Reynolds ColiseumObama supporters came out to Reynolds Coliseum to celebrate the senator's win in the N.C. primary election.
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Jimmy Carter Visits WRALThe former president talked to David Crabtree about his new book, and the presidential primary.
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Take a glimpse at Smithfield's Ham & Yam FestivalAdults and youth stuffed their faces in a sweet-potato pie eating contest, and children got their faces painted, while strains of banjos, rock and Gospel music filled the air at the Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival on Saturday.
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