Palmyra Falls to Islamic State as Museum and Ruins At Risk
Islamic State militants entered the Palmyra museum and seized neighborhoods in the ancient city, raising alarm over possible damage to the 2,000 year old UNESCO World Heritage site. Syria’s antiquities chief Maamoun Abdulkarim urged international help as pro government forces retreated and reports of executions surfaced.
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Grand jury indicts 6 Baltimore cops in Freddie Gray death
A Baltimore grand jury indicted six police officers on charges tied to Freddie Gray's death while in custody. The officers, free on bail, face arraignment on July 2 for new counts including a second degree murder equivalent against the van driver and related transport mistreatment allegations.
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Waco biker brawl leaves nine dead and 177 jailed
After a weekend melee at Twin Peaks Waco nine people are dead and 18 wounded with more than 177 bikers in jail. Investigators face mountains of evidence with 1,000 weapons recovered. Bail bonds and special release conditions sparked legal clashes as the case strains local courts and jails.
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