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Former employee opens fire at Orlando office tower
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A gunman opened fire Friday in the offices of an engineering firm where he was let go more than two years ago. At least six people were hurt and police were searching for a gunman in a sport utility vehicle.By MIKE SCHNEIDER , November 06, 2009
ND couple talks to daughter at Fort Hood
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A Grand Forks couple say their daughter, who teaches at a Fort Hood elementary school, told them the school was locked down after the shooting rampage at the Texas Army base but no one at the school was hurt.November 06, 2009
Ft. Hood suspect reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar'
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Soldiers who witnessed the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted "Allahu Akbar!" before opening fire, the base commander said Friday.By JEFF CARLTON , November 06, 2009
Clinton sees families of hikers detained in Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton had an emotional meeting on Thursday with the families of three American hikers detained in Iran since late July and renewed appeals to Iranian authorities to release them.By MATTHEW LEE , November 06, 2009
Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Texas base
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A military mental health doctor facing deployment overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army base on Thursday, setting off on a rampage that killed 11 other people and left 31 wounded.
By ANNE GEARAN and JAY ROOT , November 05, 2009
Health care reform supporters call for action
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - There was a health care emergency and a call for action in downtown Fargo today.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 05, 2009
Minnesota war vets voice support of troops
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A handful of Minnesota veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will join other vets in Washington, D.C., Thursday to call for more support for troops in Afghanistan.November 05, 2009
3 million acres taken out of conservation program
TRIBUNE, Kan. (AP) — Surveying undulating grasslands that disappear into the western Kansas horizon, retired farmer Joe Govert pointed out parcel after parcel no longer enrolled in a federal program that pays property owners not to farm environmentally sensitive land.By ROXANA HEGEMAN , November 04, 2009
ND exec: Health changes would boost costs
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota says health care reform measures in Congress would accelerate increases in insurance costs.November 03, 2009
Homebuyer Credit to expire at the end of the month
(WDAY TV) - If you're looking at buying a house, you may want to soon so you can get help doing so financially.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 01, 2009
Number of active rigs increase by 21
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. this week has risen 21 this week to 1,069.October 30, 2009
Campaign against government run health care kicks off
(WDAY TV) - It was a campaign kick-off for those against a government run health care option.By WDAY Staff Reports , October 29, 2009
Another Fargo church suspends funding to the ELCA
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Fargo's largest ELCA congregation is joining two others that have suspended funding to the ELCA.By WDAY Staff Reports , October 29, 2009
2 more states recognize W.Va. weapons permits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — North Dakota and Delaware have become the latest states where West Virginians with valid permits can carry concealed handguns.October 29, 2009
Dairy farmers tell Congress more must be done
WASHINGTON (AP) — More must be done to address dire conditions facing the dairy industry, farmers told Congress on Tuesday.By HENRY C. JACKSON , October 28, 2009
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