Toll Rises in Joplin Tornado as Funerals Begin
In Joplin Missouri mourners gathered as officials reported the death toll climbing to 132 from the devastating twister. Officials also said the missing list dropped from 232 to 156 with about 90 found alive and at least six newly identified among the dead.
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Russia offers to mediate Gadhafi exit at G8 summit
Medvedev proposed Russia mediate Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi departure amid NATO strikes. He sent envoy Mikhail Margelov to Benghazi to begin talks with reasonable government representatives, including Gadhafi's sons, as Moscow eyes influence and Libya’s oil prospects.
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Obama returns from Europe facing domestic weather and polls
After a European tour Obama returns to a crowded agenda with Afghanistan, debt debates, Libya action, and political pressure. The president seeks to bolster Western alliances while public attention shifts to economic and security challenges at home.
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Perry says he is focused on Texas Legislature not presidential buzz
Governor Rick Perry says he is too busy with the Texas Legislature to consider presidential speculation. He has repeatedly stated he has no plans to run, while a Draft Perry 2012 site and media chatter keep mentioning a possible bid.
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Faulty readings tied to Air France crash probe findings
The BEA report on the 2009 Rio de Janeiro to Paris Air France crash shows faulty cockpit readings and alarms as the A330 stalled and plunged 38 000 feet in 34 minutes. It notes no blame or cause, while experts suggest co-pilot Cedric Bonin may have misread alarms and raised the nose.
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