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• Lawmakers want to keep production of Abrams tanks rolling - along with the jobs it provides.
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• 5. LAWMAKERS EXPLORE ALTERNATE WAY TO GET EXPANDED BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR GUNS
• Congressional advocates of expanded checks might take their fight to the ballot box through state referendums.
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• 6. A DISTURBING CALL TO FIX ITALY'S ECONOMY
• An unemployed bricklayer opened fire in the square outside the premier's office as the new government was being sworn in.
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• 7. WHO'S BEING TAPPED FOR TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY
• The White House tells the AP that Obama plans to nominate Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx on Monday.
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• 8. DETAILS OF MICHAEL JACKSON'S FINAL DAYS TO EMERGE
• It's expected as evidence in a civil trial starting Monday. His mother wants the company promoting his concerts held responsible for his death.
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• 9. HELEN MIRREN WINS OLIVIER FOR QUEEN ROLE
• But she says Elizabeth deserves an award, "for the most consistent and committed performance of the 20th century, and probably the 21st century."
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• 10. WEDDING BELLS RING FOR MICHAEL JORDAN
• The celebration of his nuptials included fireworks and performances by Robin Thicke and Grammy-Award winner Usher.
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AP News in Brief
Little hope of finding survivors in collapsed Bangladesh building, as violence erupts again
• SAVAR, Bangladesh (AP) -- Rescue workers in Bangladesh gave up hopes of finding any more survivors in the remains of a building that collapsed five days ago, and began using heavy machinery on Monday to dislodge the rubble and look for bodies -- mostly of workers in garment factories there.
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