Exxon Mobil pledges cleanup as Yellowstone spill expands
Exxon Mobil Pipeline Co acknowledges the oil leak may extend beyond a 10 mile river stretch as crews begin walking the Yellowstone shoreline after flooding recedes. Gov Schweitzer criticizes early damage assessments while officials plan continued searches for pooled oil and affected areas.
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Teen accused of killing gay classmate faces trial
Brandon McInerney, a 14 year old from a broken home, is set to stand trial in Ventura County on a first degree murder charge for the February 2008 killing of 15 year old Larry King at a middle school. If convicted, he could face life in prison. Openings set after venue change. Larry's death spurred gay rights advocates and parents in Oxnard to demand better protection from harassment. Larry's family sued the school district among others for failing to protect him.
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Americans Celebrate Fourth With Fireworks And Parades
The United States marked Independence Day with fireworks on the National Mall, parades, and picnics from coast to coast. Americans wore Hawaiian shirts, enjoyed events at resorts, and attended the Boston Pops concert and Nathan's hot dog contest in Coney Island where Joey Chestnut won his fifth straight title and Sonya Thomas led the women with a 40 hot dog haul.
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Womb may play part in cause of autism study
A large twin study suggests prenatal factors including maternal age and health may influence autism risk, alongside genetics. The Archives of General Psychiatry study examined 192 twin sets, finding 77 percent of identical male pairs and 50 percent of identical female pairs both affected, with substantial rates also in fraternal pairs, highlighting pregnancy environment as a potential factor.
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Ex IMF chief faces new assault claim in France
Paris-Dominique Strauss-Kahn faced a potential new sexual assault probe after writer Tristane Banon planned to accuse him of trying to rape her during a 2002 book interview. Banon seeks to press charges as debates about his 2012 presidential prospects loom, while DSK counters with a slander complaint and notes his house arrest in Manhattan.
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Libya reports progress in talks with rebels
A Libyan official said progress has been made in talks with rebels to end months of fighting while a top rebel leader denied any negotiations. Mustafa Abdul-Jalil rejected the idea rebels might permit Gadhafi to stay as part of a transition. Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Kaim said talks have been ongoing for two months with some Benghazi based officials, though some rebels oppose talks.
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