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UA has Quran saved from Union torch

TUSCALOOSA (AP) — A copy of the Quran at the University of Alabama’s library is believed to be the only book saved when Union troops ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, September 11, 2010 1:04 am

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German man’s stress free naked walk backfires

BERLIN (AP) — A German man’s habit of taking naked walks to reduce his stress levels backfired when his latest escapade triggered a police search ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, September 11, 2010 1:03 am

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Jobless claims drop

WASHINGTON (AP) — No, the economy isn’t roaring ahead. And no, companies aren’t making lots of job offers. But a fresh batch of economic data ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, September 10, 2010 12:01 am

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Inmate who shot former girlfriend executed

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — A man who killed his former girlfriend with a shotgun in 1993 while she slept was executed Thursday evening, his death ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, September 10, 2010 12:01 am

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Flashy male dancers get most girls

LONDON (AP) — John Travolta was onto something. Women are most attracted to male dancers who have big, flamboyant moves similar to the actor’s trademark ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, September 10, 2010 12:01 am

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Quran-burning plans cancelled in Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The leader of a tiny church on Thursday backed off his threat to burn the Quran, saying he gave up the ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, September 10, 2010 12:00 am

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Clinton campaigns for Sparks

BIRMINGHAM (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton has appeared at a fundraiser in Birmingham for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ron Sparks. The Birmingham News reported that ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, September 10, 2010 12:00 am

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Inmate who shot former girlfriend executed

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — A man who killed his former girlfriend with a shotgun in 1993 while she slept was executed Thursday evening, his death ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, September 10, 2010 12:00 am

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Judge lifts protective order at Victoryland

SHORTER, Ala. (AP) — A Macon County judge has removed his temporary restraining order that kept the Governor’s Task Force on Illegal Gambling from raiding ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, September 7, 2010 11:40 pm

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Saban: UA won’t appeal, Ingram not likely to play against Penn State

TUSCALOOSA (AP) — No. 1 Alabama will face 19th-ranked Penn State without defensive end Marcell Dareus, and coach Nick Saban isn’t betting on Heisman Trophy ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:00 am

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