Missing Oregon boy reclassified as criminal investigation
Kyron Horman, 7, disappeared June 4 after a science fair near Skyline Elementary School in Portland. Ten days into the search, authorities announced a shift to a criminal investigation and praised search crews for completing their mission within a two mile radius for leads.
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Explosions Kill Five at Kenya Rally in Nairobi Park
Two blasts hit a crowded political rally in Nairobi as Kenyans prepared to vote on a draft constitution in August. Officials said five people were killed and 75 wounded while President and Prime Minister support the measure and opposition leaders condemn it.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Raila Odinga
Families of missing visit Arkansas flood site
Anxious relatives toured the Albert Pike Recreation Area campground in Langley Arkansas where two families’ loved ones were last seen fleeing a flash flood. Rescue turned to recovery as 19 people were confirmed dead and one remained missing with debris still being searched.
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Langley, Ark
Graig Cowart
Mike Fletcher
Langley
Ark
Flag Day Reminder and Flag Etiquette Guidelines
HR UHR Today marks Flag Day to honor the 1916 proclamation by President Wilson and the 1777 Continental Congress approval of the national flag design. Remember flag etiquette: display sunrise to sunset unless lit by a spotlight after dark.
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Woodrow Wilson
Continental Congress
Flag Etiquette for Display and Handling
The union field must appear at the top left of the observer when hung. No flag should be above or level with the U S flag. Do not drape flags over vehicles, trains, boats, or use as clothing or bedding. Attach flags on motor vehicles to the right side and ensure they do not touch the ground or floor.
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U.S
Oil spill in Utah not yet reaching Great Salt Lake
Emergency crews say a 21000 gallon oil leak from a Chevron pipeline near the University of Utah has been contained to the Jordan River area. Wildlife suffered with about 300 birds coated in oil and an endangered fish may be at risk as oil reached Red Butte Creek and Liberty Park ponds.
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Sierra Stout
Wasatch Exotic Pet Care
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Salt Lake
Red Butte Creek
Gunmen storm Iraq central bank in three hour siege
In a daylight raid, insurgents in military uniforms attacked the central bank in Baghdad prompting a three hour standoff with security forces. Up to 26 people were killed as bombs exploded nearby. The assault raised fears insurgents aimed to derail gains amid political deadlock after elections.
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Iraq
United States
Death toll rises in Iraq as violence escalates
As of June 8, at least 4,402 U.S. military deaths in the Iraq war are counted by the AP. Iraqi General Maj. Gen. Qassim al Moussawi blamed al Qaida in Iraq for an attack but denied theft. Initial claims of 15 dead rose to 26 with over 60 wounded per police and hospital officials. Robberies with political motives increase as sectarian violence ebbs.
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Associated Press
Qassim al-Moussawi
al-Qaida
Iraq
Israel to form impartial inquiry into Gaza flotilla raid deaths
Israel plans an independent public committee to probe the naval raid on a Gaza bound flotilla that killed nine and wounded many. Prime Minister Netanyahu says Yaakov Tirtel will head the panel with two international observers invited amid doubts over mandate and reach.
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Binyamin Netanyahu
Supreme Court
Yaakov Tirtel
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Gaza Strip
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Dan Meridor
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