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| Feb.1 |
U.S. Congress |
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Report finds hidden cost to Iraq 'surge'
| Feb.2 |
Iraq |
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U.S. loses fourth copter in Iraq in 2 weeks Map of Taji Iraq Apache helicopter was seen going down after coming under insurgent fire in Taji, about 12 miles north of Baghdad
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Florida |
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Deadly tornadoes batter Florida
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Florida |
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Hunt for tornado victims
| Feb.3 |
USA |
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Former military chiefs urge talks with Iran
| Feb.4 |
Florida |
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Super Bowl: Colts beat Bears 29-17 Tony Dungy became the first black coach to win the championship in a game that featured two black coaches
| Feb.5 |
England |
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Deal ends Beatles' Apple battle
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U.S. Senate |
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Republicans block Iraq war debate A resolution opposing Bush's decision to send extra troops to Iraq has failed to advance in the Senate: 49, with 47 voting against
| Feb.6 |
London |
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U.S. 'friendly fire' video revealed
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Florida |
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Astronaut charged with attempted murder  Lisa Nowak was ordered released on an additional $10,000 bond for a charge involving a romantic rival
NASA puts Nowak on 30-day leave
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USA |
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Wal-Mart bias case to go to trial
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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Steve Jobs seeks online music shake-up
| Feb.7 |
Baghdad |
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Fifth U.S. chopper in 18 days down  An insurgent group claimed responsibility for downing a U.S. helicopter and 'burning it down completely'. Fewer than 10 troops may... | |
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Italy |
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US soldier on Italy murder charge
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Los Angeles |
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Plea for gang violence crackdown
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Washington |
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5 named in Iraq contracting scam
| Feb.8 |
Iran |
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Iran: We'd hit back at attacker
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Paris |
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Landis to sit out this year's Tour
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Miami |
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Former Playmate Smith dies at 39 Anna Nicole Smith has died near Miami at the age of 39. She married billionaire in 1994 when she was 26 and he was 89
Her son Daniel died at the age of 20 in September
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Washington |
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Rice talks Iraqi refugees in Syria
| Feb.9 |
Washington |
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Iraq intelligence report 'very damning'
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Mosul |
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US air strike kills Iraqi troops
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Upstate New York |
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Upstate New York buried in snow
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Washington |
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US Iraq forces under new command Lt Gen David Petraeus assumes control ahead of a fresh push to quell violence in the capital
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Iraq |
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Militant video shows chopper going down
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Florida |
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Model's death remains a mystery
| Feb.10 |
U. S. Midwest |
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Obama launches presidential bid Democratic Senator has launched his presidential campaign with a speech in which he pledged to 'build a more hopeful America'
| Feb.11 |
Baghdad |
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U.S.: Iran to blame for killing U.S. troops The U.S. military presented evidence it says shows Iran's supreme leader is behind bombings that have killed 170 U.S. troops
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Bavaria |
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Gates calls for Russia partnership U.S. Defense Secretary made an urgent call Sunday for NATO allies to live up to their promises
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Australia |
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PM slams Obama Iraq stance John Howard said that victory for Democratic Sen. in next year's presidential election would be a boon for terrorists
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Washington |
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Democrats wary over Iran claims Senior Democrats have urged the administration to be cautious about accusing Iran of fomenting violence in Iraq
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Southern California |
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Dixie Chicks earn Grammys triumph
| Feb.12 |
Tehran |
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President Ahmadinejad attacks US claims
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Utah |
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Six dead after shooting spree A gunman has opened fire in a crowded shopping center at the Trolley Square Mall in Salt Lake City and was killed
| Feb.13 |
House of Representatives |
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House of Representatives clashes on Iraq There have been sharp exchanges at the start of a marathon debate on Iraq
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Washington |
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Rice calls N. Korean deal 'important step' U.S. officials defended the Bush administration's policy shift on North Korea
| Feb.14 |
European Union |
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EU endorses damning report on CIA The European parliament has approved a report on the flights, condemning member states which colluded in the operations
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Germany |
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DaimlerChrysler cuts 13,000 jobs The German-US group would close one Chrysler factory as it continues efforts to turn around the struggling US operation
| Feb.17 |
Afghanistan |
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Coalition copter crashes A coalition helicopter went down after reporting an engine failure
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Florida |
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Nasa's aurora mission blasts off
| Feb.18 |
Florida |
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Kevin Harvick wins 49th Daytona 500
| Feb.19 |
Jerusalem |
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Rice holds key Middle East summit US-brokered talks between the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians have begun
| Feb.20 |
Jerusalem |
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Rice talks with Israelis, Palestinians U.S. Secretary of State held 'productive' talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders
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Miami |
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Most premature baby set for home
| Feb.22 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Apple and Cisco share iPhone name
| Feb.26 |
Southern California |
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Scorsese's Departed sweeps Oscars US mob drama has won 4 Oscars, including best film and best director. Mirren and Whitaker collected best actress and actor
| Feb.27 |
New York |
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Dow Jones loses 416 The Dow Jones Industrial Average loses a largest single-day decline since the September 11, 2001 attacks | |
| Feb.28 |
Arizona |
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McCain seeking Presidential nomination Sen. John McCain announces he is seeking the 2008 GOP nomination. He would be the oldest person to assume the Presidency | |
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