Khomeini Blames U.S. in Mecca Riots and Gulf Tensions
Khomeini accused the United States of crimes at Mecca and vowed punishment. Meanwhile the tanker Gas Prince, escorted by U.S. warships, headed toward Hormuz after Kuwait loading. Iran and Lebanon protests surge as Saudi authorities cite rioting with deaths from trampling.
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Public Hearings Detail Iran Contra Revelations
Lawmakers heard John Poindexter assert he alone authorized arms sale proceeds diversion to Contra and did not inform the president. Weinberger argued for flexible timing on covert-notice while denying a smoking gun. panels to hear four CIA officials in closed sessions before closing report.
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Squirrel Chase Drives Dog Toward The Edge
A black Labrador named Catfish persistently chases backyard squirrels amid many trees. The animals tease him by darting up trees and laughing from above, fueling the dog’s fixation. Attempts to trick him with a stuffed decoy fail as he rejects imitation prey.
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North and Reagan Era Divergent Recollections Surface
Testimony reveals North claiming Casey learned of the operation before the fact and crediting Nir or Ghorbanifar for the diversion plan. North recalls Reagan saying he did not know, while Robert Earl and Elliott Abrams offer differing views on knowledge. Shultz disputes North’s portrayal of their exchange and his firing remarks.
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Mecca Riots Heighten U S Saudi Tensions in 1985
Islamic Jihad released a photo of captive Terry Anderson and vowed retaliation against Saudi Arabia and the United States for the Mecca pilgrimage massacre. The statement tied the Saudi rulers to American policy and claimed killings of Iranian pilgrims and hostage victims.
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Smoldering Heat Wave Causes Broad Death Toll Across U S
The heat wave entering its 17th day has caused at least 72 deaths nationwide with hundreds overcome at a Kansas baseball game and alerts issued in Alabama. Officials say little relief is in sight as a weak front could bring showers but not cooler temperatures.
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