Botswana’s Mpule Kwelagobe Wins Miss Universe Crown
A 19-year-old Botswana contestant, Mpule Kwelagobe, won Miss Universe in Trinidad as the country’s first entry. She reacted with shock then joy after being crowned Wednesday night, answering that pregnancy should not interrupt a queen’s duties. Miss Philippines Miriam Quiambao finished second, and Miss Spain Diana Noguerra was third.
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Charity executives faced probe over donated goods
Authorities investigate Feed the Children after WIVE TV aired video of executives and staff loading donated food clothing and household items onto cars from a Nashville warehouse. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation raided a Nashville office and homes of six employees after the tip. Steve Highfill defended the practice amid the probe.
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India Pakistan border tensions flare over cross border attack
The border clash between India and Pakistan escalates as Indian jets bombard suspected guerrilla targets in Kashmir near the Line of Control. Pakistan warns of retaliation while U S diplomats urge restraint. India reports 160 guerrillas killed. Pakistan questions infiltrator claims. The conflict shadows nuclear-armed rivals ahead of the anniversary of their nuclear tests.
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Dolly the cloned sheep shows faster aging than it seems
Scottish researchers report Dolly’s telomeres resemble those of a 9 year old, not a 3 year old, implying inherited aging from the original 6 year old ewe. The study notes potential limits on cloning older animals and calls for caution in future cloning efforts. Telomere shortening is linked to cell division and aging.
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Congress moves to tighten security at U S weapons labs
Congress pursues tighter security at U S weapons laboratories and controls on technology exports to China. Senate leaders push monitoring of Chinese rocket launches and tougher DOE background checks, with a bipartisan commission proposed to review counterintelligence activities. The House report cites China’s two decade campaign to steal nuclear secrets.
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Norris to star in free ads for tougher Florida gun law
Chuck Norris will front a series of free television commercials warning about Florida's new 10 20 life gun crime law. The ad push, arranged by Governor Jeb Bush, targets longer sentences for felonies involving guns, with 10 to 25 years to life depending on harm. Bush announced the plan before about 200 officers.
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