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Operator airs plan to control Japan nuclear crisis
The operator of Japan’s crippled nuclear plant has laid out a blueprint for stopping radiation leaks and stabilising damaged reactors within the next six to nine months.

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Fighting rages for control of Libyan cities
Fierce battles raged Tuesday for control of key Libyan cities in the east and west as Libya entered its fourth week of fighting and continued its descent into civil war.

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Even after Giffords tragedy, U.S. lawmakers prefer packing heat to gun control
WASHINGTON – The attempted assassination of a U.S. congresswoman has put the hot-button issue of gun control back in the national spotlight, but even after a bullet to the brain left their colleague fighting for her life, Capitol Hill legislators are shying away from significantly toughening up gun laws.

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How to Take Control of Your Finances in 2011
Provided by GetRichSlowly.org The new year is upon us! I’ve talked to a lot of folks lately who have resolved to make this the year they get out of debt. Or start an emergency fund. Or make more money. These resolutions don’t mean a whit, though, if you don’t have a plan. For the past five years, [...]

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New intel director vows to exert control
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s nominee to oversee the nation’s intelligence community vowed Tuesday to “push the envelope” in broadening his authority and pledged that he would not be a “hood ornament” for a system marked by the recent massive expansion of top-secret agencies and contracts.

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GOP, Dems woo wary voters in bid to control House
If Republicans are to harness enough voter anger to take control of the House this fall, they’ll have to oust freshmen lawmakers such as Tom Perriello of Virginia, who won his seat two years ago by just 727 votes.

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Warren Township driver loses control, overturns; summonses include cell phone use, bald tires and careless driving
WARREN TWP. – A vehicle driven by Kim Islami, 46, of Warren Township lost control and overturned at 5:42 p.m., Friday, May 28 on King George Road near Berkshire Drive, police said.

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Bills take new aim at D.C. gun control
Legislation introduced in Congress on Tuesday would weaken the District’s gun-control laws and restrict the D.C. Council from regulating firearms.

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