Gunman killed at Discovery Channel HQ standoff
A man opposed to the channel’s environmental programming burst into Discovery Channel headquarters in Silver Spring with an explosive device and took three employees hostage. Police killed him after a four hour standoff. hostages were unharmed. The device detonated when officers moved in.
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Dutch officials release 2 suspected of terror ties
Two Yemeni men jailed in Amsterdam on suspicion of planning a terror attack were released. Officials said they are free and the case is closed. Luggage tied to the men had earlier been found without explosives after being sent to Washington and then removed before the Dubai flight.
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Muslim groups denounce hostile atmosphere over mosque near ground zero
More than 50 Muslim organizations condemn anti mosque rhetoric in New York calling it unethical and inhumane. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf returns to the United States from a taxpayer funded international tour amid questions about moving the 100 million project.
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U S Forces Still Engaged in Iraq Fight in Hawija
U S troops and Iraqi partners raided houses in Hawija early Wednesday, detaining dozens of suspected insurgents as Obama announced end of combat missions. The operation underscored ongoing U S efforts against al Qaida in Iraq.
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Obama says Mideast peace is in reach
President Obama urged renewed negotiations with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Abbas, insisting a comprehensive deal is possible within a year with sustained U S backing. Netanyahu stressed forging a lasting peace, while Abbas pledged diligence if Israel freezes settlement construction. A White House dinner preceded direct talks, the first face to face since talks collapsed nearly two years ago.
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Earl nears coast as evacuations mounted along East Coast
Hurricane Earl marches toward the East Coast prompting emergency orders from North Carolina to Maryland. Outer Banks vacationers flee inland ahead of Labor Day as officials monitor the cone of uncertainty. Navy destroyer Cole returns to Norfolk while Gaston and Fiona threaten the Atlantic with strengthened winds.
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Muslims seek group prayer in prison unit
In Indianapolis AP reports Muslim inmates led by John Walker Lindh and Enaam Arnaout ask a federal judge to require Terre Haute prison’s Communications Management Unit to allow group prayers. The ACLU seeks summary judgment arguing the policy violates religious rights.
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New TB diagnostic test hailed as major advance
A new TB test can detect infection and drug resistance in under two hours with high accuracy. It could replace the 125 year old method, improving early diagnosis in U S clinics. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and U S government funded work. WHO to review results and plan next steps. Study published in New England Journal of Medicine.
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