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Police: 7 dead in Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting
By News on Aug 5, 2012
OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) -- A gunman opened fire Sunday and killed six people at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee before he was killed in an exchange of gunfire with one of the first officers to respond to the chaotic scene, authorities said....
Syrian forces vow 'decisive' showdown for Aleppo
By News on Aug 5, 2012
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BEIRUT (AP) -- Syrian forces threatened Sunday to mount a "decisive battle" for Aleppo even as rebels clawed toward the city's ancient center under intense bombardment and strafing from warplanes. In the capital Damascus, militiamen appeared to step up guerrilla-like forays in central districts that were once firmly in the regime's hands....Witnesses tell of hostage situation at Sikh temple
By News on Aug 5, 2012
OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) -- Witnesses outside of a Sikh temple near Milwaukee say people inside with whom they have spoken are describing a hostage situation....
Social Security not deal it once was for workers
By News on Aug 5, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) -- People retiring today are part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social Security taxes during their careers than they will receive in benefits after they retire. It's a historic shift that will only get worse for future retirees, according to an analysis by The Associated Press....
Republicans slam Sen. Reid over Romney tax claim
By News on Aug 5, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans are accusing the Senate's Democratic leader of lying by passing along an anonymous claim that Mitt Romney hasn't paid taxes for 10 years....