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Eight charged in U.S. for Somali war recruiting

By Todd Melby

Somali-US youth told jihad would be 'fun'

CHICAGO (AFP) - - A group of Somali-American youth recruited to fight for an Islamist militia in Somalia were told it would be "fun," court documents have shown.

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,365

As of Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at least 4,365 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

US to present emissions target before Copenhagen

WASHINGTON (AFP) - - The United States will announce a target for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions before the UN climate conference in Copenhagen, removing a major obstacle to a deal, officials have said.

Officials: NYC cops did right thing in subway stab

NEW YORK - Drifter Dwight Johnson was on the subway with his bag on the seat next to him when another passenger demanded it be moved because he wanted the spot, even though there were plenty of empty seats on the late-night train.

Atty: Fort Hood suspect may use insanity defense

FORT WORTH, Texas - An Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people during an attack on his Texas post will likely plead not guilty to the charges against him and may use an insanity defense at his military trial, his attorney said Monday.

Ex-Marine arraigned in 'Cathouse' star's killing

OKLAHOMA CITY - A former Marine has been arraigned on six counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse."

Schwarzenegger caught parking Porsche in red zone

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Just weeks after California first lady Maria Shriver apologized for parking in a red zone, her husband appears to have violated the same law.

Obama takes his leave a bit early, then returns

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is getting used to leaving events before they end _ even when he doesn't have to.

Not guilty plea in alleged Ariz. honor killing

PHOENIX - An Iraqi immigrant accused of killing his daughter because she had become too Westernized has pleaded not guilty in a Phoenix court.

Zimbabwe women, receiving rights award, speak out

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama praised representatives of a women's organization whose members have been beaten by Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's police force and face court trials for challenging Zimbabwe's government.

Calif. man jailed after housing homeless on ranch

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - A California rancher who houses homeless people on his property chose to serve 90 days in jail rather than accept probation after being convicted of misdemeanor safety violations.

Police: Jealous Wash. woman tries to kill again

SEATTLE - A Seattle woman who was convicted of killing a romantic rival is accused of trying to kill again in a jealous rage over a man.

Obama: US economy has 'core strengths'

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said Monday the nation's economy is in good shape for the long term thanks to "core strengths" such as its universities, its innovation and a dynamic workforce.

Okla. Capitol cleared after incident at checkpoint

OKLAHOMA CITY - The offices of Oklahoma's governor and lieutenant governor were temporarily evacuated Monday after a man wearing a military fatigue jacket threw a briefcase onto a security checkpoint X-ray machine while attempting to bypass Capitol guards.

Wis. man with alleged child porn shrine charged

Ruling delayed for Filipino jailed in spy case

NEWARK, N.J. - A judge reserved ruling Monday on whether a former Philippine National Police officer who served prison time for receiving classified U.S. government documents will be extradited to face murder charges back home.

Tenn. man sentenced to 14 years in mosque firebomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A federal judge is sentencing a man who firebombed a mosque in central Tennessee to 14 years in prison.

Mass. woman seeks funds for turkey's eye surgery

REHOBOTH, Mass. - A Massachusetts woman is seeking donations from fellow pet lovers to help pay for eye surgery for her turkey named Jerry.