Archive for July 10th, 2009

McNair’s hometown not alone in mourning local hero (AP)

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Kenny Stewart and Shameca Collins of Natchez, wear McNair's Tennessee Titans home and travel jerseys as they wait in line for about 90 minutes to pay their respects to the late former NFL star at Reeves Funeral Home in Mount Olive, Miss., Friday, July 10, 2009. About 1,000 people battled warm temperatures and high humidity for the opportunity to say goodbye to the athlete. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)AP – The family and friends who grew up with native son Steve McNair didn’t have to say goodbye to the ex-NFL quarterback by themselves Friday night. The tiny town of Mount Olive had plenty of company.

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Obama admin: No grounds to probe Afghan war crimes (AP)

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AP – Obama administration officials said Friday they had no grounds to investigate the 2001 deaths of Taliban prisoners of war who human rights groups allege were killed by U.S.-backed forces.

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AP – Obama administration officials said Friday they had no grounds to investigate the 2001 deaths of Taliban prisoners of war who human rights groups allege were killed by U.S.-backed forces.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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