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  Police: Out-of-work US engineer angry at company that fired him shoots 6 employees, kills 1 The Canadian Press - 20 minutes ago

  ORLANDO, Fla. - The engineer accused of fatally shooting one worker and wounding five others at the firm where he once worked appeared briefly in court Saturday and was ordered held without bond.

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  Islamic leader: Fort Hood suspect sought advice on what to tell troops going to fight Muslims The Canadian Press - 21 minutes ago

  FORT HOOD, Texas - The Army psychiatrist suspected of going on a deadly shooting rampage at the Fort Hood military post recently asked for advice on what he should tell fellow soldiers concerned about fighting Muslims in Iraq or Afghanistan, a local Muslim leader said Saturday.

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  House members face decisive vote on Obama health care plan; Republicans united in opposition The Canadian Press - 22 minutes ago

  WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul moved toward a make-or-break vote in the House Saturday certain to be seen as a test of his presidency.

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  G20 finance officials pledge to maintain emergency support until recovery is assured The Canadian Press - 26 minutes ago

  Finance officials from rich and developing countries pledged Saturday to maintain emergency support for their economies until recovery is assured and committed themselves to urgent action on tackling climate change.

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  Iran frees detained AFP reporter: IRNA AFP - 31 minutes ago

  TEHRAN (AFP) - Iranian authorities freed detained AFP reporter Farhad Pouladi on Saturday, the official IRNA news agency reported, but AFP has had no confirmation of his release nor been in contact with him.

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