Portland grad party tragedy claimed two lives
A mother, Amanda Jo Stott-Smith, 31, allegedly threw her two children into the Willamette River, killing her 4-year-old son Eldon Jay Rebhan Smith and injuring his 7-year-old sister after she threatened self harm. The boy drowned. the girl survived a 75 foot fall and hospital stay. The officer cited a history of domestic strife and a separation petition.
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Attacks in Iraq Fall 60 Percent as U.S. Pullout Nears
U S military reports nearly 60 percent drop in the past year while Mosul endures a deadly car bombing that killed one Iraqi and wounded 45. Iraqi forces prepare to assume control with a June 30 withdrawal deadline, though attacks linger and security remains fragile.
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JoAnn Watson
Detroit Free Press
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Mosul
al-Qaida
Perkins
Atlantis returns to Earth after Hubble repair mission
Atlantis lands at Edwards Air Force Base California after a 13 day mission repairing and upgrading the Hubble Space Telescope. Crew commander Scott Altman leads seven astronauts to a triumphant safe touchdown. NASA officials say the mission is a total success with new instruments and years of potential science ahead.
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Hubble
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Congress demands plan from Obama on closing Guantanamo
Members from both parties urged President Obama to detail how he will close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility by 2010. Adm. Mike Mullen and Sen. Barbara Boxer pressed for a concrete plan as lawmakers weigh options and funding for relocating detainees.
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Mike Mullen
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Robert) Mueller
Britain reviews law on female troops in combat roles
Britain considers lifting the ban on women serving in close combat roles with frontline units. Armed forces officials, led by Armed Forces Minister Bob Ainsworth, will study impacts of women in infantry tasks amid broader equality reforms.
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Richard Nugee
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