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Obama to announce Afghan troop drawdown Wednesday (AP)

FILE - In this June 15, 2011 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in Pensacola, Fla. Nearing a critical benchmark in the Afghanistan war, President Barack Obama is considering both how many U.S. troops to bring home next month and a broader withdrawal plan to give Afghans control of their security in 2014. But there are deep divisions over how to achieve that, with military leaders favoring a gradual troop reduction and other advisers pushing for a significant decrease in coming months. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)AP – President Barack Obama will announce plans on Wednesday to start drawing down U.S. troops from Afghanistan.


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Chileans hope to begin rescue of miners Wednesday (AP)

A relative of a trapped miner gestures after the announcement that a drill reached the trapped miners in the San Jose mine near Copiapo, Chile, Saturday Oct. 9, 2010.  Officials announced that the drill trying to reach the 33 trapped miners reached them Saturday after more than two months of efforts. The miners have been trapped since the mine collapsed on Aug. 5.  (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)AP – After more than two months trapped deep in a Chilean mine, 33 miners are enjoying Sunday tantalizingly close to rescue. Drillers have completed an escape shaft, and Chile’s mining minister says a video inspection shows the hole’s walls are firm enough to allow the men to be hoisted out as early as Wednesday.


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Minister says Wednesday rescue likely in Chile (AP)

A relative of a trapped miner gestures after the announcement that a drill reached the trapped miners in the San Jose mine near Copiapo, Chile, Saturday Oct. 9, 2010.  Officials announced that the drill trying to reach the 33 trapped miners reached them Saturday after more than two months of efforts. The miners have been trapped since the mine collapsed on Aug. 5.  (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)AP – Chile’s mining minister said Saturday night that the 33 miners trapped for more than two months will probably be pulled out starting Wednesday.


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Official says Wednesday rescue likely in Chile (AP)

A man sounds a bell as news in celebration at the San Jose Mine near Copiapo, Chile Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. A drilling rig punched through to the underground site where the 33 miners have been trapped for 66 days under the Chilean desert, raising cheers, tears and hopes. (AP Photo/Roberto Candia)AP – Chile’s mining minister said Saturday night that the 33 miners trapped for more than two months will probably be pulled out starting Wednesday.


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Taylor Swift makes history at Country Music Awards

Reuters – NASHVILLE (Reuters) – Teenage singing sensation Taylor Swift claimed a piece of music history on Wednesday when she became the youngest artist ever to win the coveted title of Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Awards.

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US agencies come under scrutiny over shooting suspect

AFP – WASHINGTON (AFP) – US authorities defended their role in tracking the suspected gunman in the Fort Hood shooting amid concerns agencies may have botched the case and overlooked worrying signs.

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Mike Tyson arrested after airport scuffle

Reuters – LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was arrested on Wednesday after a scuffle with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport, police said.

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