Starving horses owner faces animal cruelty charge
PRICHARD AP A Wayne County man Gary Belcher faces one count of animal cruelty for keeping 51 emaciated horses and 42 neglected puppies and dogs on his farm. Deputies say the animals showed severe hoof infections parasite infestations and untreated wounds. All horses tested negative for equine infectious anemia.
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Israel Egypt ease Gaza blockade after deadly raid
Israel and Egypt signaled a temporary easing of the Gaza blockade after the deadly raid on an aid flotilla. Egypt opened its border to allow humanitarian aid while Israel pledged to stop new pro-Palestinian sailings and began deporting most of the nearly 700 activists.
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Tazewell Board Considers Broadband, Tall Structures Board
Tazewell County officials discussed broadband deployment for Tannersville as pending. Vice Chairman David Anderson nominated Kay Bayless to the county wide tall structures appeals board to review appeals under the ridgeline protection ordinance.
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BP seeks cap fix as spill lingers and reforms face new tests
BP moves to cut the leaking riser with 46,000 pound shears and a diamond-edged cutter to place a cap over the blowout. Officials warn success is uncertain while the Coast Guard replaces its on-scene commander. Oil spreads to Mississippi and Alabama shores as federal waters close to fishing.
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Gores announce separation after 40 year marriage
Al and Tipper Gore disclose they will separate after four decades of marriage. They describe the move as mutual and note no affair. The couple, longtime Nashville residents, faced high profile politics, family losses, and a publicly affectionate past.
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Police identify suspects in Bluefield shooting
Police report two Bluefield cousins, Dewayne Swauger and Joseph Swauger, in custody over a shooting on Carolina Avenue. Robert Pack of Abingdon was treated for a head injury after being struck with a wrench and released. Joseph Swauger is charged with malicious assault. Dewayne Swauger held on unrelated property charges as investigation continues.
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