Bombing in Baghdad markets leaves extensive casualties
In northeast Baghdad and a town north of the capital, five attackers used vehicles and an explosives packed ambulance to strike Shiite markets during the busy period. Authorities report at least 122 killed and over 150 wounded, amid a deadly day as a new American ambassador begins his post.
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Tornadoes kill four in Colorado Oklahoma and beyond
A spring storm spawned dozens of tornadoes from the Rockies to the Plains, killing at least four people in Colorado Oklahoma and Texas. In Holly Colorado a twister destroyed homes and a 28 year old woman died after being found critically injured in a tree. The storms damaged utilities and injured several others across multiple states.
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Iran Britain dispute over seized sailors at UN
The UN Security Council voices grave concern over Iran capturing 15 British sailors and marines as Britain seeks UN help. Iran hints may face a legal path if Britain admits error. Britain says sailors were seized in Iraqi waters under UN mandate. Oil prices rise as Turkey calls for calm and release of the single woman detainee.
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Budget plan squeaks past House
The House approved a Democratic budget blueprint 216 to 210, predicting a five year surplus by letting expiring Bush era tax cuts lapse. It would fund Pentagon and domestic programs, while delaying decisions on Medicare growth. Negotiations with the Senate begin as its plan mirrors spending raises but assumes tax cuts expire in 2010 will not be renewed.
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Howlowan Democrats Back Budget Plan Amid Debate
Democratic Reps Bill Braley Dave Loebsack and Leonard Boswell voted for the budget resolution while Republican Reps Steve King and Tom Latham opposed it. Braley said it would lift the budget burden from middle-class taxpayers and restore balance. Loebsack praised it as better than Bush's proposals as twelve Democrats from GOP-leaning states opposed the plan. The measure shows Democrats choosing higher domestic spending to finance programs.
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