Davis denied clemency before Georgia execution
Inmate Troy Davis awaits a scheduled 7 p.m. Friday execution after the Georgia pardons board rejected his clemency appeal. Supporters global and high profile figures push for intervention as Davis’ case centers on disputed testimony and lingering questions about his guilt in the 1989 killing of off duty Savannah officer Mark MacPhail.
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Death toll rises to 11 in Reno air race crash
A 50 year old Craig Salerno died in a Reno air race crash in the VIP area. Salerno's friend was badly injured and another attendee confirmed dead by medical examiners. The incident is described as the nation's deadliest racing disaster to date.
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Rabbani Assassinated in Kabul Turban Bomb Blast
Former Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani, 70, head of the High Peace Council, was killed in his Kabul home by a death by own action bomber posing as a peace envoy. NATO said two bombers were involved. one detonated. Karzai and Obama condemned the attack urging unity and continuation of peace efforts.
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Repeal Ends Ban on Gays Serving Openly in U S Military
The United States military lifts the 18 year old Dont Ask Dont Tell policy at 12:01 a.m. ending a ban that forced service members to hide their orientation. Defense Secretary Panetta and Admiral Mullen call the change a move toward integrity and equal opportunity. President Obama says the policy change strengthens national security and honors those discharged for their orientation. A Pentagon memo orders all personnel to treat colleagues with dignity regardless of sexual orientation.
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Obama seeks to salvage Mideast crisis aversion plan
The United States and allies shift tactics to avert a Palestinian statehood bid crisis. Obama will meet Mahmoud Abbas and urge him not to seek a UN Security Council vote while Quartet mediators prepare a statement and timetable to revive Israeli Palestinian talks.
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