2 U.S. DEATHS IN AFGHANISTAN RAISE DEATH TOLL TO 47 FOR AUGUST

KABUL -- Two bombings in Afghanistan's most violent region killed two U.S. service members Monday, the last day of the deadliest month of the war for U.S. forces.

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The attacks brought the number of American troops killed in Afghanistan in August to 47, the highest monthly death toll for the U.S. since the conflict began in 2001. NATO officials confirmed the deaths but did not release any other information pending notification of family members.