Turkey Siblings Die From H5N1 Bird Flu Say WHO
The World Health Organization confirms two Turkish siblings aged 15 and 14 died from H5N1 bird flu linked to migratory birds. A third sister, 11, is suspected. WHO teams head to Van to study animal versus human transmission. Iran tightens border controls to stop spread.
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Fire Rips 100 Acres In Oklahoma Wildfire Spreads
A fast moving wildfire burned about 100 acres in Meeker Oklahoma on Saturday. Two volunteer firefighters were injured when they were thrown from back of fire trucks while escaping the flames. The event occurred amid more than 20 wildfires across Oklahoma driven by drought like conditions and strong winds as Texas crews fought blazes in eight counties.
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Detective James Zadroga dies from 9/11 dust exposure
A retired 34 year old New York City police detective who spent hundreds of hours at ground zero while searching for Sept 11 victims has died from a respiratory disease tied to the cleanup. Union officials say he is likely the first responder to die from World Trade Center dust exposure.
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Beiring avoids court martial in Afghanistan abuse case
Captain Christopher M. Beiring said Army prosecutors dropped charges of dereliction of duty and making a false official statement related to the 2002 Bagram detention center deaths. The case included 10 soldiers and four Fort Bragg interrogators faced charges. A separate New Orleans eviction halt blocked displacement of about 100 Katrina victims from the Maison St. Charles hotel.
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