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SoCal Marines lead assault in Afghanistan

By Seth Hettena The Associated Press
Tuesday November 27, 2001

SAN DIEGO — A Southern California Marine Corps unit trained in special operations led the first wave of a ground campaign designed to root out Osama bin Laden and his terror network in Afghanistan. -more-


Oakland considers domestic partner benefit requirements

Bay City News Service
Monday November 26, 2001

Oakland is expected to become the latest Bay Area city to require that companies it does business with provide benefits for the domestic partners of their employees. -more-


One killed, 12 injured as Amtrak train hits tractor in Ventura County

The Associated Press
Saturday November 24, 2001

CAMARILLO — An Amtrak Surfliner train crashed into a tractor, killing the farm vehicle’s driver and causing minor injuries to 12 rail passengers Friday, authorities said. -more-


U.S. Mint lays off hundreds as bank practices coin surplus

By Dan Robish The Associated Press
Thursday November 22, 2001

PHILADELPHIA — A surplus of coins caused in part by fewer cash purchases in the softening economy has led the U.S. Mint to begin layoffs. -more-


State considering four-level terror threat warning system

By Don Thompson, The Associated Press
Wednesday November 21, 2001

SACRAMENTO — California is considering a four-tier system to decide when to warn the public about possible terrorist threats, Gov. Gray Davis’ new security adviser said Tuesday. -more-


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