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16-year-old arrested in cartel shooting in El Paso

Aug. 12, 2009
Authorities say a 16-year-old Texas boy faces charges in the shooting death of a Mexican drug cartel official who also was a U.S. informant. El Paso police say they arrested the boy Wednesday. They are withholding his name because of his age. Three other men,...
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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo