Death of Little Rock Nine member Jefferson Thomas at 68
Jefferson Thomas among the Little Rock Nine who integrated Central High School in 1957 has died at age 68 in Ohio from pancreatic cancer. Carlotta Walls LaNier confirms his passing, noting the group’s historic role and that all members later received Congressional Gold Medals from President Clinton in 1999.
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Montana crash renews debate on lap child travel
An overloaded 10 seat plane crash in Butte Montana in March 2009 with 14 dead including 7 children sparks renewed calls by the National Transportation Safety Board for the FAA to require separate seats and restraints for children under two. The FAA will review the recommendation, citing cost pressures that push families to drive.
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Obama pushes long term jobs plan and attacks GOP
President Obama unveils a more than 50 billion plan to rebuild roads railways and runways while accusing Republicans of causing the economic downturn He says the plan faces low odds of passage before elections and will not create jobs before next year Republicans criticize the proposal as tax raising and empty after weeks of political battle with Democrats in Congress
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Tropical Storm Hermine Briefs Mexican Coastline Watch
Mexican authorities opened shelters and warned of floods and mudslides as Tropical Storm Hermine neared the northeastern border with Texas. A hurricane watch extends from Rio San Fernando to Baffin Bay as the storm could strengthen before landfall near Matamoros. The region has seen deadly violence linked to drug cartels and a recent migrant massacre.
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EU ministers seek united crackdown on illegal immigration
European ministers met in Paris to coordinate policy on illegal immigration and asylum rules, aiming to harmonize approaches across the 27 members. Italy reported a Libya deal curbing arrivals but asylum seekers shifted to Greece, as France presses a Roma crackdown amid security concerns raised by President Sarkozy.
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Car bombing in Lakki Marwat injures police and civilians
A Taliban linked bomber detonated a car behind a police station in Lakki Marwat near the Punjab border. At least 17 people died or were wounded, with roughly 40 injured as the blast shattered the station and surrounding homes along a key road between Punjab and the tribal regions.
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North Korea readies 30 year convention in Pyongyang
Huge posters greet North Korea's biggest political convention in 30 years as delegates gather in Pyongyang. State media says thousands practiced waving pink and red plastic flowers in a Kim Il Sung Square celebration rehearsal ahead of the event.
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Greece imposes tough smoking ban. enforces in enclosed spaces
Greece's Socialist government begins a strict smoking ban in enclosed public areas starting Wednesday. Offenders face fines up to 12 750 dollars and swift prosecution as 42 percent of Greeks over 15 smoke, well above the European average.
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Iranian Woman Faces Possible Stoning After Ramadan Moratorium
The lawyer for Sakineh Mohammadi Ashuiani said she and her children fear a delayed execution could resume after Ramadan ends. He also confirmed she was lashed 99 times for a separate punishment after a British paper published a photo of an unveiled woman misidentified as her.
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