Petraeus faces choice on civilian safety rules in Afghanistan
The article details Gen. David Petraeus weighing whether to maintain McChrystal era civilian protection rules in Afghanistan. Troops say the rules hinder combat effectiveness, while officials stress COIN aims to shield civilians. The piece notes rising civilian casualties, UN figures, and potential recognition like Courageous Restraint Awards.
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Police Couple Attempted to Sell Baby Outside Wal-Mart
In Salinas California a 38 year old man Patrick Fousek and 20 year old Samantha Tomasini were arrested after police say they tried to sell their six month old baby for 25 outside a Wal Mart store A passerby report led to the arrest at their home They face child endangerment and narcotics charges and Fousek received an additional probation violation charge The baby was taken by Child Protective Services and the arraignment was set for Friday
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Chihuahua wins ugliest dog title at Sonoma-Marin Fair
Princess Abby, a 4-year-old Chihuahua, captured the World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma. Owner Kathleen Francis accepted a $1,000 prize as Abby survived a field including last year’s winner Pabst. The winner, with a curved back and closed eye, posed in Francis’s arms amid cool evening breeze.
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Peru judge upholds Van der Sloot confession validity
A Peruvian judge denied a habeas corpus motion to void Joran van der Sloot’s confession in the May 30 murder of 21 year old Stephany Flores. The ruling notes a state appointed lawyer and a Dutch-Spanish interpreter supported the proceedings.
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Schultz fire in Arizona half contained near Flagstaff
The Schultz fire in northern Arizona is 50 percent contained with full containment not expected until July 2. Four air tankers, 901 firefighters and seven helicopters battle the blaze started by an abandoned campfire, threatening homes and burning over 23 square miles. The cost to fight the fire exceeds $5.8 million and a $2,500 reward is offered for information.
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Protests Roar Across Egypt Over Police Brutality
Thousands in Alexandria joined opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei in a protest denouncing police torture linked to the death of 28 year old Khaled Said. Demonstrators demand reforms and an end to emergency law praised by rights workers. The regime faces a widening crisis as eyewitnesses recount Said being beaten after leaving an internet cafe.
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