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Sharon Weinberger
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Apr 14, 2008 7:00 AM

Five for Fighting 4/14/08

* Misfired artillery hits N.J. home, kills cat. * Another shady arms deal * Iran’s secret launch site * Laser pointers = Weapons * Air Force funds miniature decoy [High five: CA]

* Misfired artillery hits N.J. home, kills cat.

* Another shady arms deal

* Iran's secret launch site

* Laser pointers = Weapons

* Air Force funds miniature decoy

[High five: CA]

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