McCain backs stepped up military aid for Libyan rebels
U S Senator John McCain urged increased military support to Libyan rebels including weapons training and close air support as NATO drones bolster efforts to break the stalemate with Muammar Gaddafi. Adm Mike Mullen said ouster of Gaddafi is certain while Misrata rebels celebrated gains and reduced civilian casualties amid ongoing clashes.
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Deadliest day in Syria uprising leaves 49 dead
Beir ut AP reports security forces fired on pro democracy demos across Syria on Friday killing at least 49 people including a child. Human rights groups say over 250 have died in five weeks as protests expand from reforms to regime change. Witnesses describe bullets raining down in Daraa province where the uprising began.
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Tornado injures travelers as Lambert Field closes
A tornado tore through Lambert Field in St. Louis injuring several people and prompting terminal damage. Most injuries were minor from shattered glass as crews assess Concourse C. The airport shut down with flights diverted while surrounding towns and I 270 report damage and outages.
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