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Attacks in Afghanistan kill 5 U.S. troops

By HEIDI VOGT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posted: September 26, 2009 at 6:33 a.m.

Credit: The Associated Press
 A U.S. military medivac helicopter (left) is escorted by a second helicopter Friday as it lifts off after picking up a Marine wounded in a firefight in Afghanistan's Nawa district.

Five U.S. troops died in attacks in southern Afghanistan, military officials said Friday.

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