Argentine "dirty war" generals get life in prison

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BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - An Argentine court sentenced two former generals to life in prison on Thursday over the disappearance of a provincial senator during the 1976-1983 "dirty war" dictatorship.   comments (0)  | report problem

Pit bull attacks students at bus stop

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Five high school students were taken to a hospital Friday morning after being attacked by a dog at their southeast Atlanta bus stop, police and school officials said.  comments (0)  | report problem

Woman, 78, Dies in Potomac House Fire

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Fire officials say a woman has died and a man is in critical condition following a house fire in Potomac. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer says the fire was reported about 5:45 a.m. Friday at a two-story home. He says two people...(more)  comments (0)  | report problem

Foreign Investors Recognize Allure of Sub-Saharan Africa

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NAIROBI -- To a growing number of foreign investors, sub-Saharan Africa represents much more than the ethnic clashes, coups, bouts of genocide and natural disasters that have scarred many countries in the region. It represents dazzling opportunities to make money. "If you look at sub-Saharan...(more)  comments (0)  | report problem

Clayton schools' fears are realized

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The stunning loss of accreditation for Clayton County schools left students, parents and residents reeling Thursday at the realization of "worthless" diplomas, dashed college dreams, depressed home values and an exodus of families.  comments (0)  | report problem

Lawmaker sees MLK's dream growing closer to reality

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Those close to Martin Luther King Jr. said the Obama nomination is one realization of King's dream.  comments (0)  | report problem

Accident leaves pedestrian in critical

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Fort Lauderdale police are asking for witnesses to a traffic accident that left one person in critical condition. At about 12:50 p.m., Deane Gualillo, 50, of Dania Beach was driving a 2004 Ford F150 westbound on Northeast 19th Street, according to Fort Lauderdale police. He stopped...(more)  comments (0)  | report problem

U.S. girl kidnapped in Guatemala freed in shootout

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A 3-year-old U.S. girl kidnapped in Guatemala was freed on Thursday after police raided the home where she was being held and ...   comments (0)  | report problem

Nuclear power generators in spain accused of putting profit before safety

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Catalan regional government says that failure to invest has caused several incidents at two nuclear stations  comments (0)  | report problem