Bombing at Iranian parade kills 12 in Mahabad
A bomb exploded at a military parade in Mahabad northwest Iran killing 12 spectators and injuring 75. Officials blame Kurdish separatists, though no claim of responsibility has been made. Most victims were women and children. device reportedly detonated on a timer under a bush near the route.
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Republicans unveil Pledge to America campaign manifesto
Six weeks before the elections the GOP outlines tax cuts and spending cuts as it vows to repeal the health care law ban federal abortion funding and curb government growth. It promotes a three day bill reading requirement and hiring freezes while House leaders promote the plan at a Virginia hardware store.
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Violence in East Jerusalem Overshadows Peace Efforts
Riots erupt in East Jerusalem after the 32 year old Samir Sirhan was shot by an Israeli guard amid stone throwing by youths in Silwan. Police storm the Temple Mount as clashes spread to the Old City during Sirhan's funeral.
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Two new ceratopsid dinosaurs found in Utah
Paleontologists report two rhino sized horned dinosaurs from southern Utah. Kosmoceratops richardsoni features 15 horns while Utahceratops gettyi has five horns. The finds, described in PLoS ONE, highlight Utah’s ongoing fossil boom and horn display theories.
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Little known republic celebrates 200 years
Historians describe the 1810 West Florida rebellion at Baton Rouge as a bold bid for independence. About 4 000 people formed a fledgling government after the sharp firefight that lowered the Spanish flag and raised the Bonnie Blue Flag before joining the United States.
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