Jackson leads refinery march in Texas City protest
Rev. Jesse Jackson led about 100 marchers at BP Texas City refinery to protest price gouging, discriminatory hiring, and unsafe conditions after last year’s deadly explosion. He cited BP stockpiling and price manipulation in propane markets and called for direct action to change BP behavior. BP reported US minority leadership and hiring metrics for context.
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U.S
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Amoco
Arco
United States
Message of love and remembrance for Holly
I thank God everyday for the time we shared and miss you deeply. I carry love in my heart and will never stop loving you.
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Holly
Independence Day Shuttle Launch Sees Minor Foam Loss
NASA hailed Discovery's Fourth of July liftoff as a strong start despite foam shedding from the external tank. Shuttle program managers noted small debris pieces and an ice fragment but said the vehicle and crew remained in good health, with further fuel-tank repairs planned for future flights.
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Orbit
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Ice
Lindsey
Air Force
International Space Station
America
Mike Leinbach
Florida
Bush
Space Station
Atlantis
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Moon
Mars
Fourth of July Spirit at Peachtree Road Race
Veterans and civilians celebrate with flags and uniforms in Atlanta’s Fourth of July 10K event while others in Frostburg watch the parade and Gulf Coast relief lessons from Katrina Rita spur church readiness, with Milfred Minatrea noting improved disaster response systems in Texas churches since last year.
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Stars and Stripes
Peachtree
Greg Lohman
Austin
Frostburg
Main Street
Gulf Coast
Texas
Milfred Minatrea
Baptist General Convention of Texas
North Korea Missile Tests Provocation Draws US Diplomacy
The Bush administration called North Korea s missile firings a provocation but not an immediate US threat and launched a diplomatic counter offensive. National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley warned of heavy diplomatic activity in 24 to 48 hours while stressing no immediate military move.
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North Korea
Sea of Japan
United States
National Security
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