Civil War grave site divides Bridgeport residents
In Bridgeport Alabama amateur historian Dennis Lambert claims a town field holds Union soldiers graves from the Civil War era. He unearthed skeletal remains dated ages 13 to 15, possibly two black males and a black female, prompting debate over two federally placed war memorials and questions about the burial ground’s purpose. Local reactions split along racial and regional lines.
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Pentagon anti-missile test ends in failure
The Pentagon reported a crucial test of its missile defense system failed when the interceptor failed to separate from its booster and did not activate the kill vehicle. The unmanned vehicle failed to reach its target, leaving key technologies untested in this setback before a presidential decision.
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AME Church may elect its first female bishop
The African Methodist Episcopal Church plans to elect bishops from a pool that includes two women at its July general conference in Cincinnati. If chosen, the candidate would be the first female bishop in the church and among three major black Methodist denominations. The denomination has 20 bishops and about 2.3 million members.
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Boston Globe suspends columnist for 4 months
Boston Globe suspends columnist Jett Jacoby for four months without pay after finding he should have alerted readers that his July 3 column drew on similar material from other publications. The report notes concerns over originality and disclosure in the Globe's opinion section.
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