Port Royal seeks UNESCO world heritage status
Archaeologists said they will petition UNESCO to list Port Royal as a world heritage site. The sunken 17th century Jamaican port once thrived with buccaneers like Henry Morgan and docked ships seeking rum and repairs, before a 1692 quake submerged much of the town.
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Americas
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World faces push for stronger Syria action after Houla massacre
The United States considers expanding non lethal aid while pressuring Russia over arms to Assad forces. U N envoy Annan calls Houla killings a tipping point as 108 victims, including 34 women and 49 children, are reported. Diplomats expelled signal broad outrage and a shift toward political solutions. Rep Ileana Ros Lehtinen urges expanded sanctions and firmer measures.
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New Mexico Fire Sees State Aid Tied to Federal Grant Program
Gov. Susana Martinez urged affected businesses near the Whitewater Baldy Complex Fire to seek SBA low interest loans as part of federal aid. The declaration allows funding through the Fire Management Assistance Grant Program for mitigation and control of fires on public or private lands. The region faces dry conditions with multiple fires in nearby states including a large blaze near Los Alamos.
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Wreck Claims Life of Saenz After Rollover
A vehicle wreck on Ar borne left Saenz dead at the scene. Officials cited driver inattention excessive speed and failure to wear seatbelts as contributing factors. An investigator from the Office of the Medical Investigator pronounced Saenz dead at the scene.
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Romney persists on birthplace clash with Obama
Romney renews discredited claims about Obama's birthplace while saying Obama was born in the United States. He avoids full condemnation of Trump's insinuations and seeks 50.1 percent support. Trump calls Romney's stance one option among many while praising differing views.
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CNN
China
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Tampa
Fla
Rich Galen
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