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U.S. Agriculture Department employees worked full-time at two Iowa egg farms at the center of a salmonella outbreak, but two former workers said they ignored complaints about conditions at one site

At least 25 drug suspects were killed Thursday in a gunfight with the Mexican army near the U.S. border, military sources said. Mexico – United States border – Mexican Army – United States – Army – Military

Terrelle Pryor tossed three touchdown passes, Brandon Saine rushed for 103 yards and two scores and No.

18-year-old Beatrice Capra, a wild-card entry ranked 371st, upset 18th-seeded Aravane Rezai of France 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 on Thursday to keep her Grand Slam debut on track. Grand Slam – sport – Aravane Rezaï – France – Aravane Rezai of France 7-5

A mile-long sheen is now visible where an offshore petroleum platform exploded and burned Thursday off Louisiana, the Coast Guard said. Gulf of Mexico – Oil spill – Oil platform – Environment – Energy