Immigrant killing sparks tensions in Patchogue case
Marcelo Lucero s death in November drew Ecuador officials attention and forced a Suffolk County executive and a national anti immigration group co founder to apologize. Seven Patchogue Medford High School students were charged with murder. The case underlines heightened tension between Long Island residents and the growing Hispanic population. A grand jury indictment and police and prosecutor comments describe a group of bored teens who mocked and attacked Hispanics in what they called beaner jumping.
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Bullet grazes two Michigan day care kids near Cheboygan
A 43-year-old hunter fired at a deer and a stray rifle bullet penetrated a wall at Angie's Country Kids Day Care in Benton Township grazing two boys aged 3 and 5. The boys were treated and released from a nearby hospital. Authorities say the shooter may not have known a day care was nearby and the county prosecutor will review the case.
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Spacewalking astronauts tackle longest, toughest space repair
Astronauts Heidemann Stefanyshyn-Piper and Stephen Bowen completed most repairs on the jammed solar wing joint at the ISS. A urine recycling system again failed, threatening NASA plans to return recycled water to Earth aboard Endeavour next weekend.
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Bush pushes for North Korea deal amid economic crisis
President George W. Bush pressed allies in Lima and Asia Pacific forums to secure a verified North Korea disarmament agreement before leaving office. A China meeting in December was set to advance verification plans while he framed the crisis as an opportunity for global unity and open markets.
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Iraq parliament to vote on three more years for U.S. troops
Baghdad Iraqi lawmakers prepare to vote Wednesday on a security agreement with the United States that would allow U.S. troops to stay in the country for three additional years. Parliament speaker Mahmoud al Mashhadani said the vote could come earlier if major political groups reach consensus.
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Tibetan exiles reaffirm middle way but threaten autonomy push
Tibetan exile leaders meeting in Dharmsala reaffirm support for the Dalai Lama's middle way seeking autonomy for Tibet. They also said it is time to end talks with Beijing and warned they could pursue independence if China withholds autonomy soon.
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