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NEW YORK — Meb Keflezighi became the first US man in more than two decades to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday, while Derartu Tulu ended Paula Radcliffe's two-year grip on the women's title. Keflezighi, the 2004 Olympic silver medalist, earned his first major marathon with a time of 2hr 09min 15sec.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N. C. (Feb. 24, 2006) -- The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Anti- Terrorism) will disband in a ceremony held here Friday. The components that make up 4th MEB (AT) will be reorganized to better enable the Marine Corps to fight and win the Global War on Terror. The MEB is currently comprised of five subordinate units, each with a specific mission and tailored capabilities. The Marine Corps Security Force Battalion trains and equips Marines and Sailors for anti-terrorism and physical security missions to protect designated naval or national assets worldwide. The Chemical- Biological Incident Response...