Four Americans Killed as Mogadishu Mine Attack Hits U S Vehicle
Four U S soldiers died when a land mine exploded a U S military Humvee in southern Mogadishu. The attack, the deadliest against American forces in Somalia, followed earlier ambushes on U N troops. Names identified include Spc Mark Gutting Spc Keith Pearson Sgt Ronald Rich and Sgt Christopher Hilgert. U N special representative Jonathan Howe blamed warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid and offered a $25 000 reward for his arrest.
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U.S
U.N
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Mohamed Farrah Aidid
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Aidid
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Mark
Gutting
Grand Rapids
Mich
Keith Pearson
Fort Riley
Kan
Christopher Hilgert
Bloom Neon
Ken Clauson
Ronald N. Richerson
Portage
Ind
Comany OM Forteonard
Dave Stockwell
Ector County Judges Face Pay Rollback Controversy
Commission officials debate trimming the $80,000 annual salaries of County Court at Law Judges James Bobo and Robert Hollmann as state pay raises and shifting aid falter. Precinct 4 commissioner Bob Bryant warns of potential lawsuits if salaries are rolled back. The dispute, rooted in higher caseloads and funding gaps, seeks county savings amid lingering financial questions.
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Ector County
Jack Crider
Commissioners Court
Precinct 4
Bob Bryant
U.S. blocks Chinese ship Yinhe from Iran chemical cargo
U S officials say a Chinese vessel the Yinhe was barred from docking to deliver chemical weapons precursors to Iran after U S intelligence linked the cargo to nerve agent components. China protested, calling the accusations groundless and requesting joint inspection at the first Middle East port.
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United States
Iran
China
U.S
Qin Huasen
Beijing
Middle East
Qin
Stapleton Roy
Yinhe
Xinhua
Dalian
Texas boosts retirement incentives for state workers
State lawmakers approve a retirement incentive allowing as many as 7,840 workers to retire by September 30 under a plan to cut payroll costs and inject new leadership. Benefits rise up to 10 percent for long-serving staff, with eligibility beginning at age 50. Agencies including Transportation, Public Safety, and Education face potential reform shifts as a result.
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Ann Richards
Department of Public Safety
Texas Rangers of Texas Education Agency
Perseid meteor shower may yield spectacular sky show
Star gazers expect a strong Perseid shower with hundreds to thousands of meteors possible in minutes across eastern United States Europe and western Asia. Experts note the peak tonight into Thursday could bring an unusually bright display and storm like activity, though exact intensity remains uncertain.
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Asia
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Stan
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Stephen O'Meara
Sky & Telescope Magazine
U S
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