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Shoppers hit Black Friday sales with celebratory mood despite economic strain

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, CATHY BUSSEWITZ and STEPHEN SMITH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The economic picture hasn't looked very rosy: Hiring has been sluggish. Consumers have been dealing with soaring meat prices. Layoffs are rippling through companies. But despite those concerns, ...

Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington

By JEFFREY COLLINS, BRUCE SCHREINER and SARAH BRUMFIELD West Virginia communities and officials were honoring two members of the state's National Guard who were shot in Washington, D.C., this week, lauding their dedication to serving their country. U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, ...