Ahmed Wali Karzai Assassinated in Kandahar
Ahmed Wali Karzai head of Kandahar provincial council and half brother of President Karzai was shot dead at his home by a close associate during a guest visit. Taliban claimed responsibility as investigators detained several guards and a key suspect. Karzai mourned as Kabul hosted French President Sarkozy amid peace talks and a looming U.S. withdrawal.
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Afghanistan
Hamid Karzai
U.S
Ahmed Wali Karzai
Tooryalai Wesa
Sardar Mohammad
Wali Karzai
Wesa
Kabul
Nicolas Sarkoky
Sarkozy
Taliban
Interior Ministry
Abdul Raziq
Mohammad
Karzai
Raziq
CIA
United Nations
Khan Mohammad Mujahid
Karz
Ahmad Wali Karzai
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Rainfall and heat warning sweep Southern Illinois area
The National Weather Service reports Carbondale received nearly 1 inch of rain in 30 minutes with another half to 1 inch possible. Ameren Illinois outages range from 16 to 833 across counties. Temps dip to low 90s with overnight mid 70s. Thursday brings 80s and 30 percent storm chance. Friday highs above 90 under sun. An excessive heat warning covers Southern Illinois with highs near 100 and heat indices over 110. One adult and one child treated at Herrin Hospital, another adult at Marion Heartland Regional Medical Center. Several area hospitals report no heat related admissions.
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Carbondale
Ameren Illinois
Williamson County
Jackson
Jefferson
Randolph
Washington
Perry County
Paducah
Southern
Illinois
Herrin Hospital
Marion
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Benton
Harrisburg
Murphysboro
Disney Live brings iconic characters to SIU Arena show
Disney Live heads to SIU Arena featuring Mickey Minnie Donald and Goofy in a family friendly stage production. Snow White Cinderella and Belle anchor a transforming set with choreography lighting and costumes in a warmly told Happily Ever After tale. Bryan Rives of SIU Event Services calls it high quality and affordable for families in Southern Illinois.
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Minnie
Donald
Goofy
Snow White
Cinderella
Belle
SIU
Bryan Rives
SIU Event Services
Illinois
Motorcycle gang members facing murder charges
A federal indictment unsealed in St. Louis accuses 18 men across seven states of racketeering connected to the Wheels of Soul motorcycle club, including three murders and other crimes. Lead defendant James C. Animal Smith, a Philadelphia-based national vice president, appeared in court. three suspects remain at large in Denver.
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Wheels of Soul Motorcycle Club
Philadelphia
Terry Dougherty
U.S
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Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Missouri
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Dennis Baker
FBI
Wheels of Soul
James C. “Animal” Smith
William J. Brennan
Smith
Brennan
Sin City Titans
Chicago
Street Soldiers Gang
Marion
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