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LONDON – Scottish rockersFranz Ferdinand (search), whose debut album has been hailed by critics as a masterpiece of pop, won the prestigiousMercury Music Prize (search). The Glasgow-based quartet were the favorites among the 12-strong shortlist to take home the award for their self-titled album. The $35,600 prize, now in its …

DENVER – An attorney for an Army reservist shown in photographs smiling and gesturing at naked Iraqi prisoners said Monday that the “20-year-old farm girl from West Virginia” is taking the fall for military shortcomings that include a lack of troops. Pfc.Lynndie R. England (search), 21, of Fort Ashby, W.Va., …

WASHINGTON – Money helped get New Jersey’sJon Corzine (search)into the Senate. Money will determine whether he remains a rising star. As chairman of theDemocratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (search), Corzine leads the charge in dialing for dollars for Democratic candidates as the party tries to gain control of the Senate. Once …