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Robin Hindery

Afghans shout anti US slogans as they burning blankets, clothing and other items, which were distributed by coalition troops in Ghazni west of of Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, March. 1, 2011. Residents in Ghazni burned blankets, clothing and other items that they said coalition troops had distributed in the city on Monday. (AP Photo/Rahmatullah Naikzad) (AP)

Smiling soldier to plead guilty in Afghan murders

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San Francisco appoints first Asian-American mayor

Robin Hindery

California group airs anti-tea party ad in Times Square

Robin Hindery, Karen Matthews

Discarded Palin contract sparks investigation

Robin Hindery

Sarah Palin waves as she arrives to speak at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, Friday, April 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (AP)

Students find Sarah Palin’s contract in trash

Robin Hindery

Calif. lawmaker seeks amount paid for Palin speech

Robin Hindery

Budget deficit delays Calif. no-swearing proposal

Robin Hindery

U.C. students protest budget cuts, fee hikes

Robin Hindery