Jet crash kills 170 in Ukraine
A Russian Pulkovo Airlines Tu-154 crashed in a thunderstorm near Sukha Balka Ukraine minutes after sending a distress signal. All 170 on board died including children. Officials cite weather rather than terrorism. the jet was en route from Anapa to St Petersburg and likely struck by lightning.
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Suspect waives extradition to Colorado in Ramsey murder case
John Mark Karr agreed to be sent to Colorado for possible charges tied to the 1996 JonBenet Ramsey killing. A two minute court hearing confirmed his decision as prosecutors listed first degree murder and related counts. Authorities have not disclosed transfer plans or formal charges.
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Traffic deaths reach 1990 high amid motorcycle rise
Traffic fatalities climbed to 43,443 in 2005, up 1.4 percent from 2004 and the highest total since 1990. Motorcyclists died for an eighth straight year with helmet use low among riders. Iowa rose 16 percent from 388 to 450 deaths.
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Marines to Order Reservists Back to Duty in Iraq and Afghanistan
The Marine Corps will involuntarily recall up to 2,500 reservists as shortages of volunteers for Iraq and Afghanistan push deployments. About 1,200 more Marines are needed to fill upcoming deployments, with no cap on total recalls. The move follows rising violence in Baghdad and higher U.S. presence there.
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Kurdish survivor testifies in Saddam Anfal trial
Najiba Khider Ahmed, a Kurdish woman, breaks down as she recalls a 1987 poison gas attack on her village. Prosecutors outline brutal gas attacks and disappearances during the Anfal campaign, while Saddam's defense calls survivors coached. Co-defendants argue the operation targeted guerrillas, not civilians.
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