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More Americans die in Iraq war's deadliest 2006 month
Five bicycle bombs and a hail of mortar shells ripped apart a market south of Baghdad on Saturday, killing 18 people in yet another sign that Iraq's government and U.S. forces were struggling to contain sectarian violence. Three U.S. Marines also were killed, making October the deadliest month for American forces this year.
Oct 21, 2006, 19:47
America at War
Thoughts from the frontline
What Alicia Watkins remembers more than anything is the flags. Weeping, and wiping her eyes, she stood before the Stars and Stripes at half mast on Monday and spoke of being in the Pentagon on September 11 five years go.
Sep 11, 2006, 05:46
America at War
Al Qaeda releases another old bin Laden videotape
Al Qaeda marked the fifth anniversary of September 11 by posting video footage of Osama bin Laden exhorting the attackers to be patient in their preparations and to steel themselves for "martyrdom."
Sep 10, 2006, 21:58
America at War
Amy uses cash bonuses to boost wartime recruiting
The Army says its success in enlisting new soldiers this year, after a dismal 2005, is innovative salesmanship by a bigger team of recruiters and financial incentives like bonuses of up to $40,000.
Sep 9, 2006, 10:32
America at War
Roadside bomb kills two, wounds six in Beghdad
A roadside bomb targeting a police patrol in eastern Baghdad Friday killed two people and wounded six, police said.
Sep 8, 2006, 07:14
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