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Fargo residents learn from mistakes in flood fight
Before this flood season, officials in Fargo asked homeowners to clear paths in their yards so that firm and straight walls of sandbags could be placed to protect their homes. One resident cut down his tree. Another went so far to use a torch to melt...Tags: Facebook, Weather Reports, Public Officials, Twitter, Inc., Dick Johnson
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Internal challenge to Democratic legislator could create rift between black and gay voters
SunSentinel.comUpdated at 1:40 with comments from Flippen. In a highly unusual move, Wilton Manors City Commissioner Justin Flippen is attempting to oust state Rep. Gwyndolen "Gwyn" Clarke-Reed, D-Deerfield Beach. Flippen's move is extraordinary. Primary challenges to...Tags: Anthony Mann, Broward County, Clubs and Associations, Lazy Lake, Primaries
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Global mediators press for indirect Israel-Palestinian peace talks despite Jerusalem feud
Associated Press WriterJERUSALEM (AP) — With pressure on from global mediators Friday, Israel and the Palestinians appeared likely to resume American-mediated indirect peace talks despite a flap over east Jerusalem construction. But hopes for results remain dim. There'...Tags: European Union, Moscow (Russia), Ban Ki-moon, Judaism, Peace Negotiations
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Free and fare elections: Cash-strapped media face huge bills on the UK campaign trial
Associated Press WriterLONDON (AP) — Britain's national debt is the key theme in the country's looming national election — but it's now news organizations, not just the country's government, racking up huge bills to meet the cost of covering the campaign. At a time...Tags: Local Elections, Parties and Movements, Gordon Brown, Corruption, Corporate Crime
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EADS considering new bid for Pentagon tanker, asks for extended deadline
AP Business WriterPARIS (AP) — Aerospace and defense company EADS said Friday it is considering a new bid for a $35 billion Pentagon contract for midair refueling tankers but will only compete if it has a fair chance against rival Boeing Co. A consortium of EADS and...Tags: Nicolas Sarkozy, Gordon Brown, Defense, Contracts, U.S. Department of Defense
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Germany does not rule out IMF help for Greece, a solution EU is keen to avoid
Associated Press WriterBERLIN (AP) — Germany and the European Union were at loggerheads Friday after government officials said Berlin can't rule out financial aid for Greece from the International Monetary Fund, a solution Brussels is keen to avoid. EU leaders will...Tags: European Union, Foreign Aid, Corruption, Consumer Electronics Industry, Corporate Crime
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I won't buy health insurance, and I won't pay the fine
I'm a veteran, and according to our military, I already paid for health care. Now, under President Obama and the other nuts in government, I will be punished for not buying health insurance. I cannot even afford life insurance. I will not get the...Tags: Corruption, Corporate Crime, Health Insurance, Heads of State
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World watch
Australia After three campers were bitten by dingoes in recent weeks on Queensland's Fraser Island, rangers closed two campgrounds to try to keep people and wildlife separated. Such encounters usually occur because campers harass the dingoes. The doglike...Tags: Easter, British Airways Plc, U.S. Department of State
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Marjah wrested from the Taliban, but residents say militants remain potent force
Associated Press WriterLASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (AP) — In the capital of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Taliban roam the streets freely. Barely a mile (a kilometer) outside Lashkar Gah, they wield more control than the government, according to residents. Last month 10,...Tags: Taliban, Al-Qaeda, Corruption, Corporate Crime, Civil Unrest
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SC Gov. agrees to pay $74,000 in ethics fines over travel, spending; His divorce becomes final
Associated Press WriterCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has closed two chapters of his life, agreeing to pay $74,000 in fines to resolve ethics charges brought against him after last summer's revelation of an extramarital affair, and receiving word...Tags: Jenny Sanford, Adultery, Airline Tickets, Argentina, Family
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ATHLETIC PROGRAMS: The Iowa Board of Regents is proposing a September deadline for UNI and ISU athletics to come up with plans to stop using taxpayer money
Staff WriterA proposal from the state Board of Regents would give two of Iowa's state universities until September to have plans ready for their athletic departments to stop using taxpayer dollars. Board president David Miles says he would like Iowa State University...Tags: University of Iowa, State Budgets, Colleges and Universities, Heads of State
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One-Time Democrat Levy Announces Run For NY Governor As Republican
Associated Press WriterNew York State Republican Chairman Ed Cox is endorsing Steve Levy for governor, throwing his support to a Democrat who says he'll run for governor as a Republican. At his formal announcement Friday, Levy was also endorsed by former GOP gubernatorial...Tags: Local Elections, Executive Branch, Elections
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