Storm toll rises in Arkansas as Vilonia hit hard
Storms across Arkansas left at least seven dead in Vilonia and three others in northwest counties. Residents described widespread destruction with a tractor trailer on its side, downed power lines, and damaged homes. Officials warned of more severe weather, while floodwaters and rescues added to the urgent response.
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Gunfire and arrests reported in Syria from Daraa crackdown
In Daraa gunfire echoed as troops with tanks and snipers raided the city killing at least 11. Rights groups say authorities detained dozens nationwide, including in Damascus suburbs and Jableh, as Syria faces mounting international pressure and calls for reform. The White House discussed sanctions, while the UN and Britain urged action and advised to leave Syria.
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Facebook tests social deals harnessing friends network
Facebook launches a deals program in five U S cities San Diego San Francisco Atlanta Dallas and Austin to combine social networking with coupon style offers. The plan emphasizes sharing and recommending deals via the news feed like like buttons and private messages as OpenTable Viagogo and other partners supply local restaurant reservations event tickets and unique experiences.
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Farmers protest as cows join Tokyo glare at nuke plant
About 200 farmers from northeastern Japan marched on Tokyo demanding compensation for radiation tainting farm produce from the Fukushima Dai-ichi crisis. They displayed cabbage, brought two cows, and denounced TEPCO outside its headquarters while awaiting initial compensation of 12000 per evacuee household.
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