Texas fertilizer plant blast tied to theft history in records
Reuters reviews police logs showing West Fertilizer Co. endured at least 11 burglaries and five ammonia leaks over 12 years. Some incidents linked to theft or tampering with tank valves. No evidence security breaches caused the April 17 blast. tanks remained intact.
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Former Agriprocessors manager pleads not guilty in 27 charges
Hosam Amara, 48, pleaded not guilty in federal court to 27 counts linked to undocumented workers following an immigration raid. He fought extradition from Israel for two years and faces up to 265 years if convicted. Zeev Levi remains a fugitive. Sholom Rubashkin was previously convicted.
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Israel
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Israeli Supreme Court
Iowa
U.S
Jon Scoles
Steven Drahozal
Dubuque
Peter Deegan
Deegan
Zeev Levi
Levi
Sholom Rubashkin
Deported Agriprocessors worker pleads guilty in federal case
Armando Ramiro Garcia-Arenales 30, of Waterloo, pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry after deportation and illegal possession of ammunition by a felon. Arrested March 1 after a traffic stop. authorities found 9mm rounds. He was previously convicted in 2005 of cocaine offenses and deported in 2008 after an immigration raid at Agriprocessors in Postville. Sentencing pending. faces up to 20 years and 10 years respectively.
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Arenales
Postville
NRA leaders warn gun owners as Houston convention opens
NRA officials urge unity amid calls for tighter gun laws after the Newtown massacre and other recent shootings. Ted Cruz and Sarah Palin address the audience at the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings in Houston as debates on background checks continue.
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