U.S. troops pose with suspected Afghan bombers' bodies
KITV Wednesday 18th April, 2012
LOS ANGELES (CNN) - The Los Angeles Times published photos Wednesday of U.S. soldiers posing with what the newspaper said were bodies of insurgents -- sparking outrage and condemnation from U.S. military officials.
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Bears LB Urlacher announces retirement
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Kalihi main break closes Academy of the Pacific affecting 33 homes
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Search for survivors winds down in Oklahoma
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Foster Farms recalls grilled chicken breast strips for containing allergens
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No Gas Laie Chevron to close
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Body found at Yokohama Bay identified as missing tourist
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Homeless camp proposal gets initial funding
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High Surf Advisory continues for south facing shores of all islands
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EXCLUSIVE Senate president disputes Greenwoods version of phone calls
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Owner of Ward Village to develop 900 apartments
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Opinions divided on riding in the back of pickups
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Oregon woman missing in Hawaii found dead
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EcoCab motoring green fleet
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Hawaii Gas names Alicia Moy as its new president CEO
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Former head of J2 Marketing Solutions scheduled to enter plea on wire fraud charge
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Hawaii Pro Bowl in doubt for 2015
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Developer announces first phase of Ward Village transformation
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NFL considers moving Pro Bowl to the mainland
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APNewsBreak Coast Guard deserter to be confined
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