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MILITANTS STORM PAKISTAN AIR BASE. Nearly One Dozen Killed.
Brazen raid by Taliban fighters armed with rocket-propelled grenades raises security concerns.

WIKILEAKS FOUNDER. Ecuador Says OK, But UK Government Says No Way.
Ecuador says Julian Assange, accused of sexual misconduct, gets asylum, but UK says no way to get away.

WEST NILE OUTBREAK. Some US Cities Are Facing Serious Challenges.
It's the deadliest in the US, and although aerial spraying now begins, it may not be enough for Dallas.

VP RUNNING MATES. Raising Their Bosses' Profiles.
Biden and Ryan are also proving adept at their other task, which is badmouthing and tearing down their opponents.

THE TABLET WARS. Battle is Still Not Fair Competition.
That Galaxy Note 10.1 is now on sale, but you're reportedly much better off with an Apple iPad.