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Obama meets Karzai, vows steadfast Afghan aid

Obama meets Karzai, vows steadfast Afghan aid

By FISNIK ABRASHI

KABUL, Afghanistan - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama pledged steadfast aid to Afghanistan in talks Sunday with its Western-backed leader and vowed to pursue the war on terror "with vigor" if elected, an Afghan official said.

Afghan officials: US-led forces killed 9 police

By NAHAL TOOSI

KABUL, Afghanistan - U.S.-led troops and Afghan forces killed nine Afghan police Sunday, calling in airstrikes and fighting on the ground for four hours after both sides mistook the other for militants, Afghan officials said.

Tropical Storm Cristobal brushes NC coast

Tropical Storm Cristobal brushes NC coast

By ESTES THOMPSON

RALEIGH, N.C. - Tropical Storm Cristobal skirted the North Carolina coast Sunday, dumping heavy rain and churning up rough surf, but so far sparing the seaboard of any severe weather.

Troop withdrawal timeline concerns Pentagon chief

Troop withdrawal timeline concerns Pentagon chief

WASHINGTON - A fixed timetable for withdrawing U.S. combat troops from Iraq could jeopardize political and economic progress, the Pentagon's top military officer said Sunday.

Soldier in famous photo never defeated 'demons'

Soldier in famous photo never defeated 'demons'

By ALLEN G. BREED and KEVIN MAURER

PINEHURST, N.C. - Officers had been to the white ranch house at 560 W. Longleaf many times before over the past year to respond to a "barricade situation." Each had ended uneventfully, with Joseph Dwyer coming out or telling police in a calm voice through the window that he was OK.

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Paulson braces public for months of tough times

WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson sought to reassure an anxious public Sunday that the banking system is sound, while also bracing people for more troubled times ahead.

Consumers change buying habits, but will it last?

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO

NEW YORK - Adrienne Radtke plans to keep riding her bike to work even if gas prices drop. Steve Pizzini got rid of his Cadillac Escalade in favor of a 16-year-old Acura and doesn't expect to have another gas-guzzler.

It's the law: No sagging pants in Chicago suburb

LYNWOOD, Ill. - Be careful if you have saggy pants in the south Chicago suburb of Lynwood. Village leaders have passed an ordinance that would levy $25 fines against anyone showing three inches or more of their underwear in public.

'Dark Knight' sets weekend record with $155.34M

By DAVID GERMAIN

LOS ANGELES - Batman has sent Spidey packing as king of Hollywood's box office superheroes.

Harrington wins 2nd straight British Open

SOUTHPORT, England - Padraig Harrington has won his second straight British Open, overtaking 53-year-old Greg Norman and fending off Ian Poulter.

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