Iraqi policewomen break taboos
RAMADI, Iraq – The women received their first paychecks a few weeks ago – about $500 for a month’s work as police officers. They paid...
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- Oct 3, 2007
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Blackwater copter rescues Polish ambassador
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- Mar 7, 2007
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Harsher penalty sought for killer-dog owner
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- Dec 4, 2005
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After 24 years on death row, Crips co-founder claims redemption
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- Sep 18, 2004
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California sex predator vows kid-free life
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- Apr 24, 2003
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Murder not uncommon cause of death for pregnant women
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- Jan 7, 2003
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California has lost track of thousands of sex offenders
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- Mar 7, 2002
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Dressed in a conservative skirt and jacket, the wild-haired lawyer crawled across the courtroom floor. She kicked the jury box. She...
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