Thousands protest over Mexican peso crisis in Mexico City
Tens of thousands gathered in Mexico City's Zocalo protesting the peso devaluation and inflation. Labor unions and leftist groups urged punishment of those responsible as traffic stalled. no violence reported amid ongoing political turmoil and a 35 percent peso slide since December.
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First Lady Invites Gingrich and Mother to White House Visit
Hillary Rodham Clinton invites House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his mother to visit the White House to quell the controversy over his remarks about Mrs. Clinton. No response from Gingrich by Thursday.
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Lion sightings spark fear then humor in Philadelphia area
In Darby and Yeadon Pennsylvania residents moved from alarm to amusement as police reported a 100 pound mountain lion seen near a parochial school. Officer Michael Dolly spotted the lion wearing a collar in the woods, prompting renewed searches and tense yet comic reactions.
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Birds Die After Boiler Mishap at St Louis Zoo
A boiler malfunction in the St Louis Zoo Bird House caused the deaths of 13 exotic birds including two from endangered species as a water gauge failed and the boiler ran dry emitting toxic fumes. Electricians found the dead birds days later. officials blamed missed safety checks and the incident sparked a wide-eyed public response.
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Transit Police to test laser sight handguns on patrols
New York Transit Police will issue 15 officers laser sight handguns for six months to aid night patrols in trains and dim stations. Chief Michael O Connor says the device will deter violence by showing potential bullet paths and reduce risk to bystanders and officers. Last year transit officers were involved in 32 shootings with 12 suspects shot and five fatally, while bullets hit seven bystanders.
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