Obama rejects Iran leader's demand for apology
President Obama rebukes Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after the Iranian leader calls for an apology over Tehran's crackdown on protesters. The remarks come as Obama vows tougher words on Iran while urging Maliki to push broader reforms in Iraq amid security and sectarian divides.
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Metro hero train operator lauded after deadly DC crash
The DC transit chief called Jeanice McMillan a hero for applying the emergency brakes before a fatal crash that killed eight others. McMillan, 42, of Springfield, VA, saved lives as the bishop praised her courage while hundreds attended her service. The NTSB says Metro signaling failed to detect a test train stopped ahead.
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Iranian cleric calls for execution of protesters
Ayatollah Ahmed Khatami urged punishment without mercy for protesters during a Tehran University sermon. He said anyone who takes up arms against the people is worthy of execution and those who disturb public order are at war with God and should be dealt with without mercy, signaling a harsher regime crackdown.
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Eight Die When Truck Slams Into Queued Traffic on Oklahoma Turnpike
An eight-vehicle crash on the Will Rogers Turnpike near Miami Oklahoma killed eight people. A tractor-trailer crashed into stopped cars after traffic halted for an earlier crash. Investigators say the driver did not appear to brake before impact. The truck driver was not among the deceased.
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Motorcycle bombings kill 20 in Baghdad as US deadline nears
In central Baghdad a booby trapped motorcycle exploded in a busy market killing at least 20 people, 19 of them in a bazaar. The violence comes as Iraq and US forces face mounting attacks ahead of the June 30 city withdrawal deadline. Ghaith Abdul-Allah described the blast as bikes and flames sent several riders into the air.
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Swine Flu Immunization Drive May Involve 600 Million Doses
Atlanta officials at a national vaccine panel warned the fall swine flu campaign could reach 600 million doses, far more than the 115 million seasonal doses. They noted two-dose regimens may be needed for children and younger adults, with up to 60 million doses ready by September. The virus has already sickened 27,000 and killed 127 in the United States.
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Detroit council member pleads guilty in bribery case
Detroit Council member Monica Conyers admitted in federal court to conspiracy to commit bribery over a sludge contract with a Houston firm. She faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. her sentencing may include prison time and potential expulsion from the council is under review.
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