Firefighters Battle Blaze at Moscow Ostankino Tower
A major fire gutted Moscow's Ostankino Tower, with parts still burning after the night, as 300 plus firefighters and helicopters fought the inferno. Four people reportedly trapped in an elevator high in the 1,771 foot structure amid suspected failed fire suppression systems. Broadcasts halted for most major Moscow stations while channels could still air nationally.
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Rebels leave Philippines for Tripoli to thank Gaddafi
Rebels aboard a Libyan plane bound for Tripoli released six captives including Callie Strydom after Libya paid a reported $1 million per person. Strydom and his wife Monique reunited on Cebu's airport tarmac amid flowers and a brass band. Six Westerners and 12 Filipinos remain captive on Jolo island as talks continue.
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Voucher study finds largest gains for Black students
A Harvard led study of three private school voucher programs found Black children using vouchers posted a 6.3 point rise in math and reading percentile rankings versus public school peers. White and Latino participants showed no significant gains. Researchers note potential bias and debate the results amid California ballot initiatives.
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Ramseys to face police in first meeting in years
Patsy and John Ramsey, parents of JonBenet, will be questioned separately by a Boulder investigative team led by Chief Mark Beckner. Attorney L Lin Wood says the sessions are an interrogation, not an interview, and could last about two days with transcripts and videotape.
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Lieberman urges faith in public life during Detroit speech
Democratic vice presidential nominee Joseph Lieberman urged Americans to bring faith into public life during a 30 minute sermon like address at Fellowship Chapel Church. He cited Judeo Christian values and civil rights while stressing a constitutional space for religion and a call to include nonbelievers.
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