Storms devastate Missouri and Kansas area killing four
Severe storms packing winds up to 120 mph battered Missouri and Kansas. Four people died in separate incidents including a tree strike near Poplar Bluff and a mobile home disaster in Kansas. The New Albany United Methodist Church and a high school suffered major damage. Missouri Gov. Nixon declared a state of emergency.
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Pakistan Army vows to eliminate Taliban militants in Swat Valley
The Pakistan army announces a full scale operation in Swat Valley to crush militants. Air strikes and heavy fighting drive civilians to flee toward the Afghan border as U N and Pakistani officials warn of about a million refugees. The move draws U S praise but raises questions about sustaining counterinsurgency.
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White House aide resigns over New York flyover
Louis Caldera resigned as head of the White House Military Office after an April 27 Air Force One flyover above New York City sparked public fear. An internal report found missed messages and that Caldera did not know of the 1000 foot flight height or the potential panic, leading to questions about leadership and communication.
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Senators weigh three designs for a public health plan
Senators consider Medicare like, outsourced run, and state led versions for a new government health insurance option. The Finance Committee will debate in a closed session and aim to ship a bill to the Senate floor this summer. Supporters call it consumer choice and cost control while opponents fear a government run system and rationing.
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Pope's Jordan visit signals peace push and interfaith dialogue
Pope Benedict XVI lands in Amman on his first Middle East trip expressing deep respect for Islam. He is welcomed by King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, lauding Jordan as a model for peace and Christian Muslim dialogue. An honor guard salutes with bagpipes and flags.
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