Britons Celebrate Return From Iran Captivity
Royal Navy crew hailed on return to Chivenor as Britain voices anger over Iran’s use of the sailors for propaganda. Critics say apologies in videos were unnecessary, while Defense officials rule out punishment. Prime Minister Blair, somber, ties celebration to Iraqi deaths in Basra from a terrorist attack.
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Britain Iran sailors released raise hopes for compromise
Iran freed eight sailors and seven marines after a 13 day standoff. U S officials urged Tehran to comply with U N Security Council resolutions calling for a freeze on the nuclear program. The crew left Tehran by British Airways and arrived at London Heathrow, then rode Sea King helicopters to a Royal Marine base for reunions.
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U S soldiers die in Baghdad area attacks
Seven U S troops were killed in the Baghdad area over two days as militants attacked security measures and a helicopter was shot down south of the capital. Four British soldiers died in Basra in an ambush described as an act of terrorism.
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FBI agent killed may have fallen victim to accidental gun discharge
In New Jersey FBI agent Barry Bush died after a shootout with three bank robbery suspects. Preliminary FBI briefing indicates the fatal wound may have been caused by an accidental discharge during a dynamic arrest. In North Carolina the Senate apologized for slavery and Jim Crow laws, pledging contrition for official acts denying basic human rights.
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Dona Ana County approves spaceport tax in New Mexico
Voters in Dona Ana County backed a sales tax to raise about 49 million toward a 198 million Spaceport America project. Backers called the election make or break for the state funded tourism spaceport in Las Cruces.
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Northeast storm dumps heavy snow across region
A spring storm blanketed parts of the upper Northeast with over a foot of snow, forcing school closures and sporadic outages affecting more than 180,000 homes and businesses. The system began Wednesday night and was linked to at least one death, with up to 24 inches falling in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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