Navy fires Essex commander after collision near California
The Navy relieved Capt. Chuck Litchfield of the amphibious assault ship Essex for loss of confidence in his command after a collision with the oiler Yukon about 120 miles off Southern California. No injuries or fuel spills were reported. steering failure was cited earlier but details remain unavailable.
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Mubarak on life support amid Egypt election turmoil
Egypt awaits official election results as Hosni Mubarak, 84, remains on life support after a stroke in Cairo. The ruling military council faces a tense power struggle with Mohammed Morsi and Ahmed Shafiq both claiming victory, sparking protests in Tahrir Square and fears of unrest.
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Father not charged in Texas ranch beating death
In Shiner Lavaca County a father who killed Jesus Mora Flores while stopping an alleged rape of his 5-year-old daughter will not face charges. A grand jury found he acted to protect his child and was justified in using deadly force.
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Teen Spear Injury Survives Fatal Warning In Miami
A 16 year old boy Yasser Lopez was hospitalized in serious condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital after a spear gun fired during spearfishing. The spear penetrated his skull three feet remained lodged before doctors removed it in a three hour operation. He recalls nothing of the accident and doctors say no major brain vessels were hit.
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Pakistan Supreme Court ousts Prime Minister Gilani
The Pakistani Supreme Court removed Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani after a contempt ruling over not reviving a corruption case against President Asif Ali Zardari. The move risks a constitutional clash between judiciary and parliament, with Coalition leaders weighing next steps as Punjab reels from protests and power outages.
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