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Arizona governor says beheadings claim ‘an error’

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, who gained fame defending the state’s immigration law and warning of border violence, says her claim that headless bodies were turning up in state was ‘an error.’

NASA advises Chile on trapped, isolated miners

A team of NASA doctors and engineers recommended Friday that Chilean authorities regulate the day-and-night sleep patterns of 33 trapped miners, boost their Vitamin D intake and phase in an exercise program as their nutrition improves.

Weakened Earl begins smacking Nantucket

A weakening but still dangerous Hurricane Earl steamed toward the gray-shingled cottages and fishing villages of Cape Cod on Friday as North Carolina beckoned tourists to return. Cape Cod – Marthas Vineyard – United States – Massachusetts – Nantucket Massachusetts

Balloon boy family moves to Florida from Colorado

The family at the center of the balloon boy hoax has moved out of the house where the fateful trip began, leaving Colorado for Florida.

Video: Brewer’s debate blunder goes viral

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer was forced to face a political nightmare Friday after finding herself at a loss for words during a televised debate Thursday night. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports. (Nightly News)

Video: In the White House, the kids are alright

From the time they entered the White House, President and Mrs. Obama have tried to keep their daughters’ lives as private as possible. But recently, the proud parents have been talking openly about how Malia and Sasha are growing up. NBC’s Norah O’Donnell reports. (Nightly News)

Puzzling over Florida’s three-way Senate math

If Kendrick Meek gets almost every one of Florida’s Democrats, he can win the Senate race. But will that happen in a year in which polls show a GOP edge in voter enthusiasm?

No more debates for Arizona governor

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer won’t debate after a disastrous performance on Wednesday.

2 lawmakers among 6 dead in Mexico plane crash

A plane crash in southern Mexico has killed all six people on board, including two federal legislators and two mayors-elect. Mexico – Aviation accidents and incidents – Aviation – Transportation – United States

Video: Arpaio: Feds should thank me, not sue me

Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio tells msnbc that the federal government “should be thanking me…for doing their job,” rather than filing lawsuits against him for stopping illegal immigration. (Other)

Video: Hurricane Earl continues to weaken

As Hurricane Earl heads north along the East Coast, the storm still packs winds of 80 mph, possibly weakening to a tropical storm by the time it reaches Cape Cod. (Other)

Castro dons uniform for first big speech in years

At 84 and having dusted off his military uniform, Fidel Castro on Friday addressed his first political rally since becoming ill and resigning as president in 2006.

Updated Hurricane Warnings for U.S.

The latest update on Hurricane Earl’s progress toward the United States.

Republican Jesse Kelly was still basking in the glow of his victory in an Arizona congressional primary when the Democratic congresswoman he’s trying to unseat released a scathing TV ad branding him “a risk” who would gamble away people’s retirement savings.

At least 25 drug suspects were killed Thursday in a gunfight with the Mexican army near the U.S. border, military sources said.

14 cops killed in Colombia ambush, rebels blamed

Suspected leftist rebels killed 14 police officers and wounded seven in an ambush of a five-truck convoy in southern Colombia, a police commander said Thursday.