Turnout high as Kenya votes on new constitution
In Timboroa and across Kenya enthusiastic voters wrapped in blankets waited hours to cast ballots on a constitution that could curb presidential powers and enshrine a bill of rights. Police were deployed nationwide after 2007 violence. some Nairobi polling places faced after hours rushes but officials reported few problems and no nationwide violence.
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Iran says explosion near president was fireworks
Iran's official news agency IRNA said a blast near President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's convoy was caused by an excited fan setting off fireworks, denying earlier assassination reports. The fan used a firecracker similar to sport events during Ahmadinejad's visit to Hamadan, Iran.
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Gulf oil spill mess mostly gone says NOAA report
Federal officials released a five page summary claiming about 70 percent of the Gulf spill dissipated naturally or was captured or burned leaving 52.7 million gallons in the Gulf. The figures rely partly on educated estimates as measurements cover only 18 million gallons.
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Moscow enveloped by record smog from wildfires
Moscow faced its thickest smog of the summer as wildfires in forests and peat bogs sent acrid haze across the city. City officials urged mask use as health risks grew and emergency services battled hundreds of fires amid record heat.
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Gunman at beer warehouse targeted managers in mass shooting
Omar Thornton fatally shot eight co workers and then himself at Hartford Distributors in Manchester. Authorities say the shooter targeted managers tied to his firing after accusations of beer theft and private detective surveillance. He carried two 9 mm handguns and a shotgun found in his car.
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Missouri votes to bar health insurance mandate in state
Missouri voters back a measure prohibiting requiring citizens to carry health insurance and penalizing noncompliance. The result signals political mobilization against Obama care, though federal law limits a state's power. Analysts say it heightens midterm momentum for opponents.
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