Pet lion Kitty sparks county ban debate in Kentucky
In Floyd County Kentucky residents push to bar inherently dangerous animals after a pet lion named Kitty prompts safety fears. The Collins family defends the lion saying it harms no one while neighbors warn of risks from a 180 kilogram predator living near homes. The family plans to appeal if the ordinance passes.
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Stuff the Truck for Food Bank at Spectrum Festival
The Medicine Hat and District Food Bank appeals for help during the Spectrum Festival in Kin Coulee Park. June 2 3 and 4 the community can donate food and cash at the truck at park entrance to stock shelves for local families.
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Medicine Hat
Teens pricked by bloody syringe at Edmonton hotel
Tony Morrison and Brandon McGrath, both in Edmonton for a Christian youth conference, were pricked by a bloody hypodermic needle hidden in a hotel pillowcase. Doctors say the cousins must undergo a year of blood monitoring for viruses such as HIV and hepatitis.
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Brandon McGrath
Tony
Marty Morrison
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Saskatchewan seeks nominations for literacy award
Premier Lorne Calvert invites volunteers in Saskatchewan to nominate outstanding literacy volunteers for the second annual Council of the Federation Literacy Award. Thirteen medallions are awarded nationwide, with Saskatchewan recognizing one volunteer in 2006. Nomination online at www.sasksmart.ca.
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Council of the Federation
Saskatchewan
Sasksmart.ca
No Answers in Ian Bush Shooting Death Case
Vancouver report says no resolution yet in the Oct. 29 shooting inside the Houston RCMP detachment that left Ian Bush dead. BC Attorney General Oppal emphasizes a thorough forensic investigation over speed while lawsuits allege involvement of Const. Koester and officials. A separate East Timor violence report follows.
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Ian Bush
Houston
B.C
Wally Oppal
Houston Rcmp
Appeals Court
Oppal
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Paul Koester
Bush
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Abbas hopes faction talks avert referendum on Israel goal
President Mahmoud Abbas said stalled Palestinian talks could resolve key splits and render unnecessary his plan for a referendum recognizing Israel's right to exist. Hamas runs the government after Jan elections and faces international isolation and economic boycotts. United States and EU demand Hamas renounce violence and recognize Israel to restore aid. Hamas refuses.
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West Bank
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Israel
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United States
European Union
Fire at Windsor President's Club prompts probe
A multi alarm blaze damaged the vacant historic Windsor President's Club on May 27. No injuries reported. Police probe cause. The site once hosted rum runners and was frequented by Al Capone.
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Northern Ontario platinum project sparks dual lawsuits
A First Nation sues the Ontario government over a platinum mining reserve near the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwag community north of Thunder Bay, while Platinex Inc. faces a separate $10 billion suit from a Canadian exploration company. The area houses about 1,200 members and the venture could shift global platinum supply.
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