Father leads police to kids remains in Houston search
The father of two missing children guided investigators to the charred remains of Randy Sylvester Jr. and Denim Sylvester, found packed in a wooden chest and a suitcase in a wooded area near Pasadena. Police say the discovery followed weeks of misleading statements and intervention by community activist Quanell X.
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Denim Sylvester
Pasadena
Vance Mitchell
Randy Sylvester Sr
Quanell X
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Afghan bombings kill 10 as violence surges
Report notes 10 killed in latest Afghan bombing as aid to President Karzai’s government faces strain. Insurgency claimed over 8,000 deaths last year and more than 1,700 fatalities this year, with a roadside blast striking a coalition convoy west of Kandahar.
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Mayor condemns police actions after nightclub stampede in Mexico City
Mexico City mayor Marcelo Ebrard condemned the police raid at News Divine nightclub that triggered a stampede killing 12 people including a 13 year old girl. He suspended officials involved and cited serious errors and irregularities in the operation as the crowd of about 500 youths fled and attempted to break windows.
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Mississippi River crests higher than expected in Midwest
Northeastern Missouri and Illinois towns faced surprise river rises as the Mississippi crested above forecasts. Canton watched a 26.3 foot level with an expected 26.4 foot crest while Hannibal Quincy and Mark Twain area braced for higher levels. Foley saw over half of its 200 residents flooded as levees held or failed.
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Adams County
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Meyer, Ill
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