Thursday Links

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U.S. forces rescue kidnapped American in Afghanistan

Shatner upset Takei didn't invite him to wedding

U.S. Foreclosure Rates Continue Climb

USA TODAY: Group asks IRS to investigate Catholic bishop against Obama
A church-state watchdog group has asked the Internal Revenue Service to investigate whether the Roman Catholic bishop of Paterson, N.J., violated tax laws by denouncing Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama

India's only gorilla alone despite search for mate

98% Registered to Vote in Michigan

Another Iraq province back in Iraqi control

Miami Herald: Miami-Dade, Broward add voting booths to cope with long lines
Record throngs of voters continue to wait with uncharacteristic South Florida patience, as more than 47,000 people cast ballots in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in the first two days of early voting.