Gunman's spree in Pittsburgh suburbs kills five
A white gunman fatally shot five people and severely wounded a sixth across 20 miles of Pittsburgh area suburbs in a racially motivated spree. Richard Baumhammers, 34, was captured after the shootings at an Indian grocery, a Chinese restaurant, a martial arts school, and a nearby home. He is charged with criminal homicide and reckless endangerment.
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Cellular phones spark 911 headaches for dispatchers
The rise of wireless phones yields peace of mind in emergencies but creates a flood of accidental 911 calls. Dispatchers in Michigan and other states report countless misdials from pre programmed 911 buttons. Experts advise locking keypads or disabling the feature to curb the problem and technology may soon trace calls to reduce wasted time.
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Philippine troops seize most rebel base in Basilan clash
Filipino forces gained control of about 80 percent of Abu Sayyaf stronghold on Basilan island in fierce Friday fighting but failed to locate 27 hostages, mostly children. Authorities say graves likely hold rebels bodies and several hostages remain hidden in bunkers and tunnels.
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Feds plan Navy led removal at Vieques protest
Two Navy ships head to the Caribbean with about 1,000 Marines to secure Vieques bombing range if protesters are cleared. The operation, planned by the Justice Department with the FBI and Coast Guard, could occur as early as Monday. White House officials caution about confrontation while aims focus on restoring Navy access.
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