Constitution Center opens in birthplace on Independence Day
In Philadelphia, the Liberty Medal ceremony honored Sandra Day O Connor as the National Constitution Center opened. celebrations spanned the nation with fireworks in Chicago and California venues while troops returned home from Iraq and veterans received medals at Fort Bliss.
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Storms knock down lines and a barn in Eaton Township
Severe storms with winds over 50 mph toppled power lines and trees across the Elyria area on Friday. A barn in Eaton Township collapsed nearly trapping Tanna Ternes, who ducked behind a picnic table as debris flew. No tornadoes were reported and area fireworks displays continued, despite the weather.
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Mosque attack in Pakistan leaves over 30 dead
A bomber killed more than 30 worshippers at a mosque in Pakistan in what authorities call a fatal attack. The incident follows a surge of violence in the region and raises regional security concerns.
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Barry White dies at 58 in Los Angeles
Renowned singer Barry White, famed for his deep baritone and sultry hits, died Friday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after kidney failure linked to years of high blood pressure. He was 58 and had undergone dialysis while hospitalized since last September. White’s career spanned three decades with hits such as You’re the First the Last My Everything and It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me. He won two Grammys in 2000 for Staying Power. Born September 12 1944 in Los Angeles area.
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Claim of Saddam Hussein resurfaces in taped message
A taped Al Jazeera broadcast features a speaker claiming to be Saddam Hussein urging Iraqis to rally against the US led war. U.S. officials cautious on verification say the voice resembles Saddam and a June 14 date is cited. Escalating violence includes 11 attackers killed in an ambush, a mortar strike wounding 18 troops, and a Baghdad sniper killing an American.
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Home for rent? Unemployed move in with relatives
In Los Angeles, unemployed workers struggle to pay rents as severance and sparse benefits fail to cover costs. Brad Hoegler and engineer Roger Smith illustrate a broader trend of doubledown money issues, forcing many to live with family while seeking new jobs. The jobless rate rose to 6.4 percent in June.
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