Porch collapse kills 12 and injures dozens in Chicago
A wooden third floor porch packed with college age friends collapsed Sunday in Chicago, killing 12 people and injuring as many as 45. Police say up to 50 people may have been on the porch when it gave way, with many crushed on porches below. Witnesses described the grisly scene as bloodied and rubble strewn about.
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Wildfires burn near Albuquerque as teens arrested
Nearly 300 firefighters remain on duty as two blazes threaten parts of the city. Investigators say three teenagers were arrested for setting the first fire along the Rio Grande. The larger fire, 75 percent contained, burned 352 acres, prompting evacuations in wooded river bottom areas. NASA delayed a Mars rover launch at Cape Canaveral due to cork insulation issues on the rocket.
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Gaza truce declared by Hamas Islamic Jihad and Fatah
Hamas Islamic Jihad and Fatah announced immediate suspensions of attacks on Israel. Israel began pulling troops from northern Gaza as part of a broader road map to peace. The three month Hamas Islamic Jihad truce and six month Fatah halt were welcomed by the White House but raised concerns of regrouping by militants.
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Sidewinder raid large scale sweep hit central Iraq
U S forces launched Camp Boom operation Sidewinder a sweeping strike across central Iraq raiding more than 20 towns and detaining at least 60 suspects aiming to crush resistance and curb deadly attacks on American troops. Briefer Lt Col Mark Young promised overwhelming power while L Paul Bremer urged capturing Saddam Hussein as a rallying point for anti coalition factions.
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Depp Thrives On Disneyland Premiere Of Pirates Of The Caribbean
Johnny Depp mingles with about 1,500 fans at Disneyland Anaheim for the Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl premiere. Cast includes Orlando Bloom Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley. The event featured a 900 foot red carpet and a debut on Tom Sawyer Island.
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DMX arrested in Basseterre for profanity on stage
American rapper DMX Earl Simmons was arrested in Basseterre St Kitts for using obscenities during a Friday night concert at the St Kitts music festival. He posted bail of 376 until Monday for a court appearance, pledging to return for the hearing. Organizers warned about indecent language under local law.
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