Sudan famine death toll climbs amid aid drops
In southern Sudan, amid war and famine, babies die and mothers cry as relief food arrives by multimillion-dollar air drops. The World Food Programme is delivering 9,500 tons monthly at a $30 million cost, while UN and governments urge an end to conflict that blocks farming and aid access. The United States remains the largest donor with $75 million this year.
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Africa
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Catherine Bertini
U.S
Michael Sackett
Eastern Africa
United States
Sudan People’s Liberation Army
SPLA
Wau
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Powerball craze draws crowds to New England states
In Greenwich and surrounding towns crowds wait hours to buy Powerball tickets as a 250 million jackpot attracts out of state players from New York and New Jersey. Connecticut troopers patrol lines while stores refuse to close and traffic worsens. Ohio’s Super Lotto suffers sales as Powerball dominates regional play. Nick Kurji quits selling tickets citing safety concerns amid the frenzy.
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Connecticut
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New York
Cindy Swift
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Amy Biehl murder amnesty grants release of killers
South Africa granted amnesty to four men involved in the 1993 killing of American student Amy Biehl. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission ruled the act political and the men testified at the hearing they acted under political instruction. Family and officials welcomed the decision amid the country’s transition from apartheid.
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South Africa
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Ntobeko Peni
Mzikhona Nofemela
Mongezi Mangina
Biehl
Guguletu
Brandvlei
Worcester
Mangina
Evelyn Mangina
Airlines bar pets from hot flights to protect animals
Airlines tighten rules on checked animals as heat and delays threaten pets. Delta restricts flights into cities with forecasted highs above 8 degrees, citing heat stress risks after several pet deaths in early June. Cabin pet tickets remain available for small animals. typical fees run around $50.
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Delta Air Lines
Delta
Betty Moore
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Woman survives 500 foot fall from Palm Springs view deck
Kim Sun Hwa climbed over a 4 foot safety railing at Braggs Viewpoint in the San Jacinto Mountains and fell 500 feet after slipping on gravel. She was stranded for hours before rescuers carried her to safety around 2 a.m. Tuesday in critical condition with back neck and head injuries.
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Calif
Kim Sun Hwa
Braggs Viewpoint
San Jacinto Mountains
Los Angeles
Tim Jones
Kim
Jones
Ken Piner
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