Anti-US protests erupt in Afghanistan Jalalabad
In Jalalabad more than 1,000 protesters clashed with police near a U S convoy shouting Death to America. Four were killed and 71 injured as mobs damaged government offices and consulate buildings. Over 50 aid workers evacuated amid spreading demonstrations across four provinces and plans for protests in Pakistan.
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Afghan leader says protests show Afghan institutions unready
Karzai, after talks with NATO in Brussels, says anti-American protests over Quran desecration in Guantanamo Bay reflect broader dissent, not anti-American sentiment. He notes Afghanistan is democratic and that security agencies are not yet ready to handle large demonstrations. Associated Press.
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Air Force helicopter crash kills airman in New Mexico
An Air Force helicopter from Kirtland AFB crashed during a high altitude training mission in northern New Mexico, killing one of three airmen aboard. The two other crew members were hospitalized at Taos Medical Center with injuries including broken ribs, while the pilot co pilot and flight engineer were unnamed pending release.
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Officials seek to retry truck driver in deadly smuggling
prosecutors seek the death penalty for Tyrone Williams over the 2003 Harlingen to Houston human smuggling tragedy. A jury convicted him on 38 counts. jurors deadlocked on conspiracy, a death-penalty-eligible charge, and a mistrial was declared on that count. The judge’s refusal to retry all 58 counts prompted plans to appeal.
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Secretive trend in headhunter runs school superintendents
Across the nation big-city districts shift to private searches for top leaders using headhunter firms. Candidacy names are masked with numbers or letters, cash reimbursements avoid paper trails, and open records worries spark legal challenges. Leaders defend secrecy to protect candidates and avoid poaching by rivals.
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Bush Urges Florida to Ready for Hurricane Season
Governor Jeb Bush warned Florida residents to prepare for an active storm season similar to 2004. At the Governor's Hurricane Conference he urged evacuation adherence and home stockpiling of supplies to protect lives and ease pressure on law enforcement and emergency crews.
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