Hamas halts own action bombings in major shift toward truce
Hamas announced it will suspend death by own action bombings and mortar attacks in Israel in a bid to improve chances for a U S backed cease fire. Despite the pause clashes continued with Palestinian police, leaving six Palestinians dead in a Gaza refugee camp and dozens wounded amid rising tensions.
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California prison locked down after yard riot injures five
Inmates clashed in a Mojave Desert prison yard injuring five critically as lockdown continues. The fight followed a December 11 guard assault by four inmates, with authorities saying privileges were just being restored when the Thursday morning riot occurred.
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U S military resumes V-22 Osprey flight tests
The V-22 Osprey will resume spring flight tests starting in April over about two years with no troops aboard. Pentagon officials emphasize a careful plan to prove the aircraft's safety and potential to replace aging Vietnam era helicopters.
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Ringling Bros. star acquitted of abuse in elephant case
Mark Oliver Gebel, 31, son of Gunther Gebel-Williams, was acquitted in San Jose of abusing an elephant named Asia with an ankus during a August performance. The jury deliberated about two hours, and Gebel faced possible jail time and a fine.
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