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Soldier Accused of Being Cartel Hit Man
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Michael Jackson Apodaca, 18, an Army private stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, was paid to assassinate a mid-level Mexican drug cartel member who was working as an informant for the Unites States, court records say. Apodaca is one of three men charged with gunning down the informant in El Paso on May 15.
Ship Disappears in European Waters
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Leaving a mystery in its wake, a cargo ship disappears shortly after passing through the English Channel. An international search is underway for the Russian-crewed Arctic Sea, which was carrying timber. Was it an act of piracy? Authorities don't know, but say that's one angle being investigated.
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The Arctic Sea, a cargo ship, was last heard from on July 30 when it was in the Bay of Biscay, according to Russian media reports. It was due in port in Algeria on Aug. 4. The ship is seen here in Kotka, Finland, last year.
Is America Angrier Than Ever?
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Is it something in the water? There are Americans telling off their lawmakers in town hall meetings, vandals making ugly political statements, and a new report out that details the rise of anti-government militia groups in this country. And we haven't even gotten to the guns yet. Check out the best of what's hot across the Web.
US Marines Storm Taliban-Held Town
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U.S. Marines descend on a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan, setting off an eight-hour battle with militants. The troops hope to wrest the town of Dahaneh from the Taliban so residents can vote in the country's Aug. 20 presidential election.
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Costa Rican President Has Swine Flu
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Costa Rican leader Oscar Arias is quarantined with swine flu, showing that even the powerful can't escape the bug that began sweeping the globe earlier this year. "Aside from the discomfort of the fever and sore throat, I feel in good shape and in full capacity to carry out my work by telecommuting," the 69-year-old says.
500 Dogs Seized From Texas Kennel
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Officials seize more than 500 dogs and 15 cats from a suspected puppy mill in Texas. The Humane Society says it began investigating the kennel after someone requested food donations for the dogs. No arrests have been made in the case.
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Boy, 6, Saves Sister, 2, From House Fire
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Police say a 6-year-old boy saved his 2-year-old sister from a house fire on Long Island in New York. Three adults were found dead in the house, and authorities say they had been shot. It's not clear if the adults died from the gunshots or the fire.
Rove Had Central Role in Justice Firing
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Newly released transcripts of closed-door congressional testimony indicate that Karl Rove, right, the ex-adviser to President George W. Bush, played a central role in the ouster of David Iglesias, one of the nine federal prosecutors fired in a series of politically tinged dismissals. Rove denies any wrongdoing.
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