Syria Protests Challenge Truce Despite Low Death Toll
Demonstrations across Syria surged Friday as protesters condemned Bashar al Assad's regime amid a U.N. brokered truce. Activists said at least six people were killed, with crowds from Damascus suburbs to Daraa and Idlib. Security forces kept troops, tanks, and snipers in cities, dampening larger gatherings and chilling with Mukhabarat presence. World leaders questioned the cease fire as the 13 month uprising nears a bloody mark.
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Prosecution: Zimmerman did not use racial slur in 911 call
In an affidavit supporting murder charges against neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman for the February 26 killing of Trayvon Martin, prosecutors say the recording’s disputed words were "these f- punks" and that Zimmerman may have “profiled” Martin. Analysts caution that profiling is not necessarily racial profiling, and experts note the affidavit provides a rough summary of evidence without full details.
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Hybrid and electric cars post record March sales
Buyers purchased a record 52,000 hybrids and electric cars in March as gas prices neared $4 per gallon, pushing their market share to a high 3.64 percent. Toyota Prius additions and Volt Leaf models fueled demand while GM addressed earlier charging system safety issues.
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NASA Seeks Cheaper Road Map to Mars 2018 Plan Redrawn
NASA launches a call for ideas for the 2018 Mars mission as finances force a cheaper path toward human landing in the 2030s. The agency canceled a European partnership, citing budget realities after Obama cuts and a $2.5 billion Curiosity rover mission. A new team will evaluate options by summer.
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Vermont governor chased by bears in his backyard
Montpelier Vermont governor Peter Shumlin recalls a late night encounter with four bears at his home. The bears woke him as they tried to snack from bird feeders, prompting him to remove the feeders and flee. He described a close call with a six foot bear and noted he wore little clothing. He has video of part of the incident but will not release it.
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