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NY mom accused of beer run guilty in tot's death

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A 22-year-old New York mother accused of going out on a midnight beer run when a stove fire erupted in the apartment where her children were left alone has been found guilty of criminally negligent homicide.

Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery

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A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be hospitalized.

Feds admit wrongly tracking Wis. abortion groups

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security improperly conducted a threat assessment of Wisconsin pro- and anti-abortion rights groups before an expected rally last year.

Toyota recalling Prius in Japan for brakes

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Toyota says it is recalling the new Prius in Japan for braking problems.

Chrysler pledges $550M to build Fiat 500 in Mexico

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Chrysler Group LLC says it will invest $550 million to build the Fiat 500 minicar at its assembly plant near Mexico City.

Venezuela declares emergency amid energy crisis

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President Hugo Chavez has signed a decree declaring an energy emergency in Venezuela to facilitate his government's efforts to ease severe energy shortages.

Report: North Korea's Kim reiterates disarmament pledge

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China's Xinhua News Agency says that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has reiterated his country's promise to achieve a denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.

Quake shakes southern Mexico, felt in capital

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A magnitude 5.7-earthquake has shaken southern Mexico near the Oaxaca coast.

Neb. Democrat joins GOP to oppose labor nominee

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Nebraska's Democratic senator says he will join Republicans in opposing a union lawyer's nomination to serve on the National Labor Relations Board.

Bolivia expects 5,000 foreigners at climate forum

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Bolivia's government says it expects thousands of activists, environmentalists and scientists to travel to the Andean nation for conference on climate change.