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BAGHDAD – A homicide car bomber struck police in the northern city of Mosul on Monday, killing at least seven people and wounding 25. The attacker detonated an explosives-laden car after approaching the checkpoint at the provincial police headquarters in the city’s main commercial district, a police officer said, speaking …

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon said Monday it is charging a Saudi Arabian with “organizing and directing” the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole — and will seek the death penalty. Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Hartmann, legal adviser to the U.S. military tribunal system, said charges are being sworn against Abd …

NEW YORK – Verizon Wireless’ deal to buy Alltel Corp. for $5.9 billion was applauded by investors and should mean a greater range of choices for Alltel subscribers, but some worried that Alltel’s commitment to rural coverage will get lost. Dan Yahro in Bishop, Calif., close to the border with …