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APNewsBreak: Probe questions runaway Prius story

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a California freeway, according to a draft memorandum obtained Saturday by The Associated Press that casts doubt on the driver's story....
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Afghan gov. wants more troops after 12 explosions

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) -- The governor of Kandahar province demanded more security around Afghanistan's largest southern city Sunday after 12 explosions killed dozens of people in the Taliban heartland that will be the target of the war's next major offensive....
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Northeast storm leaves half-million without power

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Strong winds and heavy rain pounded parts of the Northeast on Saturday, knocking out power to more than a half-million homes and businesses and stranding about 500 passengers on a New York-bound train for more than six hours....
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Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids

ATLANTA (AP) -- President Barack Obama is promising parents and their kids that with his administration's help they will have better teachers in improved schools so U.S. students can make up for academic ground lost against youngsters in other countries....
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Economy the focus as China political session ends

BEIJING (AP) -- China vowed Sunday to remain alert to any renewed signs of economic crisis, but said it will hold the line against critics urging an appreciation of its currency and will not seek an aggressive leading role in world affairs....
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At least 3 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche

REVELSTOKE, British Columbia (AP) -- An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police said....
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Protesters surge into Bangkok wanting new election

BANGKOK (AP) -- Leaders of tens of thousands of protesters who swarmed into Bangkok from Thailand's rural areas Sunday threatened mass street demonstrations if the government didn't respond to their demand for a dissolution of Parliament within 24 hours....
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US mom: Daughter held in Ireland 'lost her mind'

LEADVILLE, Colo. (AP) -- Before her daughter disappeared last fall, Christine Mott recalls that the 31-year-old who had been held in connection with an alleged assassination plot announced she had converted to Islam and told her family they'd go to hell if they didn't follow in her steps....
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ABC, Lifetime among winners of GLAAD Media Awards

NEW YORK (AP) -- Joy Behar, Cynthia Nixon and the ABC drama series "Brothers & Sisters" are among this year's recipients of media awards from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation....
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Pacquiao dominates Clottey for decision

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Fighting on the star, Manny Pacquiao showed once again why he is such a star....
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495 SB BETWEEN RT 13 AND 95

2 LEFT LANES CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION 24 HRS SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. SPEED REDUCED TO 45 MPH IN THIS AREA.
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RT 9 BETWEEN OLD CORBIT RD AND VANCE NECK RD

RT 9 CLOSED FOR FLOODING
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ST. GEORGE'S BRIDGE OVER C&D CANAL

ST.GEORGE'S BRIDGE S/B IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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