Bombs at LAX worker arrested in dry ice incident
Police said a baggage handler for Servisair planted dry ice bombs at Los Angeles International Airport. No injuries occurred as devices exploded. the suspect Charlo Bennett, 28, acted out of personal amusement, not terrorism.
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Iran Iran nuclear talks end on upbeat note in Geneva
Western and Iranian negotiators say progress was made at a two day session with plans for a follow up round in early next month. They caution details of concessions remain undisclosed while expressing hope for a new phase as talks resume November 7 and 8 in Geneva.
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Syrian rebel groups split from main opposition in video
A video shows about two dozen fighters including Anwar al Sunna rejecting the Turkish based Syrian National Coalition and its leadership. The speaker says 66 groups back the statement and vows to unite rebel forces militarily and politically. FSA spokesman urges Coalition to listen and engage directly.
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Supreme Court skeptical of meth defense in sheriff slaying
Justices expressed deep skepticism at Scott D. Cheever’s claim that methamphetamine use rendered him incapable of premeditation after he killed Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels in January 2005. The arguing involved government psychiatrists and limits on self incrimination waivers, with Derek Schmidt leading the state’s position.
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Nuke bomb builders seek asteroid defense alliance
Geophysicist H Jay Melosh recalls a May 1995 meeting where U S and ex Soviet weapons designers urged cooperation against asteroids. Despite Obama’s aim to reduce nukes, energy and defense officials view large yield weapons as potential asteroid deflectors, provoking debate among scientists and funding grants for nuclear and non nuclear strategies.
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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