Navy resumes bombing on Vieques despite protests
The U S Navy relaunched drills on Vieques island dropping 500 pound inert bombs as protesters breached fences and blocked routes. Five people were arrested for trespassing as demonstrations spread. officials warned others in the area remain under observation.
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Vieques Island
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Nelson Lopez
Isabel Segunda
Lopez
Gladys Kessler
Washington
Kessler
Department of Health and Human
Lila Calderon
San Juan
Fajardo
Norma Burgos
Myrta Sanes
David Sanes
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Capitol
Four children die as bus carrying Newton students crashes
A tour bus carrying 40 middle school music students from Oak Hill Middle School Newton Massachusetts veered off a Fredericton ramp on the Trans Canada Highway near Sussex New Brunswick. Four youths died and more than 30 were injured as the bus overturned on a hillside. RCMP noted the vehicle appeared off course and driver loss of control caused the crash. An eyewitness described the bus screaming around a turn before overturning.
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Fredericton
Dave Brown
Behind the scenes at the zoo bird walk and BTS tour
Two Saturday events at the zoo offer a bird watching walk at 7 a.m. in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day and a Behind the Scenes tour for Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo members with guests for a small fee. Reservations required by calling 276-6243. BTS begins 8:30 a.m. with refreshments at 8 a.m.
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IMBC
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
National Zoo
FOLAZ
Zoo
BTS
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