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After 8 Years, a 'Good War' Gone Bad?
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Eight years to the day after it began, the war in Afghanistan remains a quandary, as President Obama tries to decide whether to escalate the fight while public support declines. Here's a roundup of what commentators are saying about it on the Web.
2 Million Babies, Moms Die at Birth
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A new study says that childbirth complications lead to more than 2 million deaths around the world each year. The study, released at the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics World Congress in South Africa, says that such deaths of mothers and babies could easily be prevented.
NASA Will Bomb Moon on Friday
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Scientists hope an explosion that releases a miles-high plume of debris from a crater on the moon's south pole will show whether there are large water deposits below the lunar surface. If you have a telescope, you might be able to see the flash from the explosion.
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Obama's Job Approval Rises in AP Poll
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President Barack Obama's overall approval ratings are up, especially on issues like the economy and health care. But not when it comes to the war in Afghanistan. A new Associated Press-GfK poll finds that American support for the deadly conflict has declined, even as the White House weighs an increase in U.S. troops.
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Elway Narrates Anti-Terrorism Video
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Colorado's Office of Homeland Security releases a new video that teaches residents how to spot eight signs of terrorism. The public service announcement is narrated by one of the state's biggest sports heroes: former NFL star John Elway.
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School Says Boy Can't Dress Like Girl
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After wearing wigs, makeup, skinny jeans and women's shoes to school, a 16-year-old boy is told by a vice principal that he needs to dress more "manly" or consider being home schooled. Jonathan Escobar says the request is a violation of his right to free expression. Administrators argue the feminine attire is a disruption, and therefore violates the dress code.
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Pirates Mistakenly Fire on Military Vessel
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The French military says Somali pirates who apparently thought they were attacking a commercial boat ended up firing on a French navy vessel. No one was hurt. The ship, La Somme, captured five suspected bandits after an hour-long chase. "They understood their mistake too late," says Rear Admiral Christophe Prazuck.
Ohio Salutes 1,725-Pound Pumpkin
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Christy Harp, a teacher from Ohio, wins top honors in a pumpkin-growing contest, and her 1,725-pound gourd could set a world record. In case you are wondering, Harp says the seeds will be dried and given to anyone who asks.
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