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Leaders Pledge Cooperation in Aid Effort

JAKARTA, Indonesia – With health officials warning that the death toll of more than 140,000 from last month’s tsunami could jump sharply without a continual supply of aid, world leaders struggled Thursday to figure out the best way to help victims — and to prevent such a catastrophe from happening …

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Candidates Funds Flush For 2006

WASHINGTON – Congressional candidates spent a record $911.8 million in last year’s races, and several 2006 contests are already showing signs they will carry big price tags. A dozen of the 33 senators up for re-election next year had $1 million or more in their campaign funds as of October, …

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South Dakota Man Loses 450 Pounds

His recovery was slowed because of an infection, but a man who once weighed half a ton may soon leave a hospital after losing more than 450 pounds. Patrick Deuel (search), 42, is scheduled to go home to Valentine, Neb., on Jan. 22. He is still receiving treatment at a …

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