Boston platform collapse kills three after 13 story fall
A 10 ton construction platform collapsed onto a busy downtown street on Monday, killing three people and crushing cars. The lift and scaffolding were atop a new Emerson College building near a 14 story dormitory under construction. Acting Fire Commissioner Kevin MacCurtain said the dismantling work caused the accident. One man in a car died, with two construction workers also killed.
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California father suspected of murdering two children
Los Angeles police said Dae Kwon Yun, 54, will be booked on suspicion of murder after his two children 11 year old Ashley and 10 year old Alexander were found burned beyond recognition in a sport utility vehicle. Yun was found nearby with severe burns and listed in critical condition. Authorities identified the victims but confirmed ID was difficult due to the severity of the burns.
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Iran Tests Second New Torpedo in Gulf War Games
Iran announced it tested its second new torpedo in as many days during Gulf war games. Revolutionary Guards officials said the torpedo is more powerful and can dive deeper than others in Iran's arsenal. The United States cautioned that Iran may exaggerate its military advances.
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Sharon Undergoes Second Surgery To Repair Skull
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, still comatose after a stroke on January 4, will have a second operation to restore skull bone removed in earlier surgeries. Doctors said his condition remains grave and recovery chances are slim.
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Afghan violence to rise as forces expand in new areas
U.S. official warns that Afghan violence will increase this year as foreign security forces push into new areas and the government steps up its campaign against opium and heroin. Richard Boucher says rebels have the ability to continue their attacks and be very nasty.
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Protests Mar Bank Meeting in Brazil Injuring Dozens
Demonstrators clashed with police in Belo Horizonte as the Inter American Development Bank annual meeting began. Authorities reported up to 40 people injured while finance officials from 47 nations attended. Bolivian President Evo Morales urged debt forgiveness for Bolivia and others as part of a relief package.
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Moussaoui deemed eligible for death penalty in 9/11 case
A federal jury in Alexandria finds Zacarias Moussaoui eligible for execution for his role linked to the September 11 attacks. The verdict sets up a second phase to decide if he will actually be put to death, with victims’ families and experts to testify.
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Supreme Court passes on Padilla case amid broader terror disputes
The Supreme Court refused to hear Jose Padilla's case, citing earlier release from military custody and a hypothetical claim on presidential power. The AP obtained declassified Guantanamo hearings detailing detainee identities and reasons for custody, without major new revelations. Britain calls for Geneva Conventions review to address terrorism threats and pre emptive strike debates.
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Immigration talks shift toward roots-based compromise in Senate
Republican senators huddled with Bill Frist to craft a compromise on illegal immigrants with jobs. They discussed allowing those here more than five years or with strong U S ties to remain legally and pursue citizenship, aiming to win broader support and avoid a fugitive-class outcome. House critics warned the earlier measure would felony-ize illegal presence.
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Nine more US troops die in Iraq in weather linked incidents
The AP reports nine American service members killed in Iraq, five in a rain soaked western vehicle accident near Asad air base. Three more Americans remain missing after a truck overturn. Separately, four more were killed by hostile fire in Anbar Province. At least 12 Iraqis died in three vehicle bombings in Baghdad areas.
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