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+ At Least Six Americans Killed in Afghan Attack</a></h3>
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+ A suicide bomber wearing an explosive vest made his way into an American base in southeastern Afghanistan, according to NATO military officials. </p>
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+ The White House fired back at former Vice President Dick Cheney, accusing him of making “untrue” allegations against President Obama and saying the former administration allowed Al Qaeda to thrive. </p>
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+ The great, clever features of the year that somehow made it past the obstacles of cost, engineering and lawyers. </p>
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+ Philadelphia Faces Rising Toll of Domestic Violence</a></h5>
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+ By IAN URBINA <span class="timestamp">24 minutes ago</span>
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+ <p class="summary flushBottom">The incidents, accidents, hints and allegations that defined 2009.</p>
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