Mexican cartel blamed in mass killing of 72 migrants near U S border
An Ecuadoran survivor says a Mexican cartel identified as Zetas gang killed 72 Central and South American migrants within 100 miles of the U S border. Marines fought gunmen at a Tamaulipas ranch. 1 marine and 3 suspects died. Bodies of 58 men and 14 women were found. Migrants’ nationalities include Honduras El Salvador Brazil and Ecuador.
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New York Student Charged in Bias Attack on Taxi Driver
A 21 year old college student Michael Enright faces charges of attempted murder and assault as a hate crime after slashing a taxi driver on Manhattan's East Side saying Consider this a checkpoint. The victim Ahmed H Sharif sustained a serious neck wound and facial injuries while defending himself.
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Afghanistan
New York City
Michael Enright
Manhattan
East Side
Enright
New artificial cornea helps regrow natural vision
Scientists in Washington report a new type of artificial cornea that uses a collagen insert to coax the eye’s own corneal cells to regrow. The approach restored vision in a first test subject, marking a potential advance in eye repair.
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Washington
Former RNC chief reveals he is gay in Atlantic interview
Ken Mehiman, former Republican National Committee chairman and Bush 2004 campaign manager, says he is gay and aims to advocate for same sex marriage. He discussed coming out publicly while planning a fundraiser supporting anti marriage ballot measures. He says family and colleagues have been supportive.
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Republican National Committee
Ken Mehiman
Mehiman
George W. Bush
the Atlantic
California
Mehliman
GOP divisions could help Democrats in key states
A Republican civil war shifts primaries toward insurgents in Florida Alaska and Utah. Rick Scott wins Florida GOP governor nominating race while Lisa Murkowski battles Joe Miller in Alaska. Democrats see gains if more party challengers secure nominations in Nevada Florida and Kentucky. McCain’s Arizona renomination shows intra party limits of the insurgency.
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Harry Reid
Angle
John Feehery
Feehery
Attacks in Iraq Kill Dozens as U.S. Troop Withdrawals Begin
Bombings and shootings across Iraq on a single Wednesday left at least 56 dead, mostly security forces, raising fears as insurgents reassert violence. The spike came as U.S. troop levels fell below 50,000, with ministers blaming chaos and government paralysis for the surge. Separately, Marines face rising mental health struggles amid long wars, with over 1,100 military suicides since 2005 and new Defense Department reforms proposed.
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Mike Sloan
California
Sloan
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Robert Gates
Miners in Chile Face Long Wait for Rescue
Trapped Chilean miners endure a long wait as officials aim to rescue them with an escape tunnel potentially taking two to four months. Rescue efforts include three lifelines delivering supplies and air, while experts debate timelines and the men cope with confinement and health concerns.
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Chile
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Hinzpeter
Larry Grayson
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Gustavo Lagos
Catholic University of Chile
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U.S
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