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G-8 Leaders Rally Behind Blair

GLENEAGLES, Scotland – World leaders rallied behind British Prime Minister Tony Blair (search) on Thursday in resolving to defeat terrorists after a series of deadly subway and bus attacks in London abruptly took over the agenda of the annual meeting of leading nations. Blair, host of the Group of Eight …

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NRA Pulls Convention Out of Columbus, Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The National Rifle Association said Monday it is pulling its 2007 national convention out of Columbus because of the city’s ban on assault weapons (search). The City Council passed a ban July 12 outlawing the sale or possession of semiautomatic rifles with pistol grips and detachable magazines. …

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San Diego Mayor Quits Amid Scandal

SAN DIEGO – Mayor Dick Murphy (search) packed his belongings and bid farewell to his staff Friday, ending a rocky 4 1/2-year tenure that was cut short when he resigned amid a wave of scandal. “This is a day of sadness, but you know, this really ought to be a …

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