First Guantanamo detainee gets life in U S civilian trial
Ahmed Ghailani, once Osama bin Laden's cook and bodyguard, receives life for role in 1998 Africa embassy bombings. He was convicted on one count amid a 280 plus charge set, with prosecutors detailing detonator storage and TNT delivery. He cited CIA torture claims. Judge Kaplan imposed maximum sentence.
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Putin vows revenge after Moscow airport bombing
The attack at Domodedovo Airport killed 35 people and injuring 180 with authorities blaming lax security. President Medvedev criticized airport management while investigators seek DNA identification of a bomber likely from Chechnya or the Caucasus. No group claimed responsibility.
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Egyptians protest Mubarak regime in largest demonstrations in years
Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets as thousands gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square for an all night sit in amid nationwide protests. Two protesters and a police officer were killed as riot police beat crowds and cleared central squares.
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Historian denies tampering with Lincoln pardon
Virginia historian Thomas P. Lowry, 78, refutes altering a Lincoln pardon to imply a major discovery. He had previously confessed to National Archives investigators, who cite a detailed account of using a fountain pen with special ink to change the pardon date from April 14, 1864 to April 14, 1865.
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Illinois high court to hear Emanuel mayoral appeal
The Illinois Supreme Court agreed to decide if Rahm Emanuel can run for Chicago mayor and ordered ballots not printed with his name until ruling. With under a week to early voting, a write-in bid or federal appeal loomed, while Emanuel pressed his campaign.
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