Israeli jets strike near Zibqine as Hezbollah posts hit
Israeli fighter aircraft fired four missiles at a valley near Zibqine seven miles southeast of Tyre and four miles north of the border. Hezbollah officials reported at least four air to surface missiles launched in the afternoon, with black smoke rising. The army said two Hezbollah posts were targeted and destroyed. No immediate casualty figures were available.
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Astronaut Foale Says Year in Orbit Not Justified
Michael Foale, just back from six months on the ISS, said a demanding program would justify a full year in space. He noted Russia seeks longer crew stints to free Soyuz seats for paying space tourists, but long orbital time alone is not worth it without rigorous walks and experiments.
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Pakistanis uncover hijacking plot and red alert at airports
Islamabad Pakistan intelligence uncovered a plot by four to six terrorists to hijack and possibly blow up a plane bound for the United Arab Emirates prompting red alert at airports. Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali said there was no clear timing or national affiliation assigned to the hijackers.
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California wildfire season prompts evacuations and record risk
Firefighters battled several large blazes in Riverside and San Diego counties as cooler, quieter conditions emerged. The Cerrito Fire near Corona grew past 11,000 acres, forcing over 1,000 evacuations and destroying six structures while crews worked with bulldozers and hand crews to gain ground.
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Prison commander apologizes for Abu Ghraib abuses
Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Miller apologized for the abuses by U S guards at Abu Ghraib and said observers from the Red Cross and Iraqi government would be invited. Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt also apologized as protests erupted among inmates amid investigations into prisoner deaths and harsh interrogation methods.
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Gov Arnold sues Ohio bobblehead maker over image use
Los Angeles County Superior Court action claims Oak Productions restricts use of Schwarzenegger name likeness or voice on commercial products without permission. Ohio maker Todd Bosley argues he cannot control a public figure and sells bobbleheads of officials. Schwarzenegger’s attorney did not comment.
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Selleck to Play Ike in A E Original Movie Ike Countdown
Tom Selleck will star as General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the A E original movie Ike Countdown to D Day scheduled to air May 31. The June 6 1944 Allied assault on Normandy turned the tide of World War II and began Europe’s liberation. Selleck, 59, is known for Magnum P I and films like Three Men and a Baby and In & Out.
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Simpson to perform at Central Park concert
Pop singer Jessica Simpson is scheduled to perform at the Play Safe in the Park Concert on May 22 at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. The event benefits the Skin Cancer Foundation and is sponsored by Allure magazine to raise sun protection awareness.
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Bush addresses abuse on Arab news
President Bush defended U S actions over Abu Ghraib abuses in an interview with Al Arabiya and other Arabic outlets. He said Americans are appalled by torture but stopped short of an apology while acknowledging the harm to U S image and urging understanding from Arab viewers.
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