Red panda Rusty recaptured near Smithsonian after overnight escape
A young red panda named Rusty was found about a mile from the Smithsonian National Zoo in Adams Morgan after disappearing overnight. Zookeepers cornered and crateled the wandering animal, which is getting a vet hospital checkup.
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Anne Frank letters dispute may move to Switzerland
A Dutch court may decide this week whether some Anne Frank letters and related documents should stay in Amsterdam or be sent to Switzerland. The case pits Anne Frank House against Anne Frank Fonds over archive storage and how her story is presented.
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Gunmen attack Afghan presidential palace near press event
Gunmen opened fire and set off explosions at the Afghan presidential palace early in the morning, hitting the east gate as reporters gathered for a press event with President Hamid Karzai. It remained unclear if Karzai was inside during the assault.
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Senate backs border security steps in immigration bill vote
The Senate approved a border security amendment 67 to 27 boosting enforcement hiring by 20,000 over 10 years and adding tech to curb illegal crossings. The package funds 700 miles of border fence and costs about 46 billion dollars, aiming to attract GOP support for the path to citizenship proposal.
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Opening statements clash over Zimmerman's motive in Martin trial
In the Trayvon Martin murder case opening statements, prosecutors claim George Zimmerman killed the unarmed teen to assert vigilante power, while defense argues Martin attacked first and Zimmerman acted in self defense. The trial focuses on race, gun rights, and contested eyewitness accounts in a Sanford, Florida gated community.
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Mandela in critical condition as Zuma urges prayers
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma said Nelson Mandela remains in critical condition for a second day. Zuma urged the country to pray as Mandela, 94, battles a recurring lung infection and aging health. Obama’s Africa trip to Senegal and Tanzania remains on schedule.
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IRS probe report signals modest progress after scandal
Washington says the temporary IRS chief Daniel Werfel released a report aimed at correcting mistakes after conservatives faced extra scrutiny. He cautioned no evidence of intentional wrongdoing yet and noted BOLO lists were halted. Congressman Issa criticized the findings as insufficient.
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