Bush defends missile shield in Russia’s backyard
President Bush argues the missile defense plan is needed to meet modern threats while Russia reacts with harsh rhetoric. He says Russia’s Vladimir Putin should accept the new era as the Cold War ends and radicalism and proliferation remain the real dangers. Iran signals cooperation with the UN agency but stops short of freezing enrichment, as Ali Larijani offers talks to Javier Solana seeking progress on sanctions.
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Ton of pot found with jawbreaker haul near St Paul
A traffic stop near St Paul uncovered more than 14 tons of marijuana hidden among 41 boxes of Jawbreaker candies on 28 pallets. Luis Avila and Juan Carlos appeared in federal court on charges of intent to distribute marijuana. The drugs were to be incinerated and the candy destroyed.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars backs Iraq vets over uniform protest
The Veterans of Foreign Wars urged the military to drop an investigation into Iraq war veterans who wore their uniforms during anti war protests. National commander Gary Kurpius criticized the pursuit, calling for common sense and an end to what he called a circus.
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Lebanese army tightens ring on militants in refugee camp
Under artillery cover the Lebanese army pressed against Islamic militants in Nahr el-Bared camp in Tripoli. Tanks and armored carriers closed in as artillery barrages began, with the army urging surrender and calling on Palestinians not to shield the group.
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Fatah Islam
Third tour of suburban building collapses in Maple Grove
A construction collapse in Maple Grove Minnesota injured several workers and trapped one for about 45 minutes. Officials said none of the injuries were life threatening. Rescuer Cory Kissling described using a tourniquet to control bleeding while EMS and other workers freed the trapped man from a space under three feet high.
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Ancient 2100-Year-Old Melon Unearthed in Japan
In western Japan, archaeologists found a 2100-year-old melon with flesh still on the rind, preserved in a vacuum-like wet underground layer. Radio carbon dating places the fruit as the oldest with flesh intact, according to local official Shuji Yamazaki.
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Cheddar Vision Becomes Internet Sensation
A 44-pound Westcombe cheddar from West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers drew 1.38 million viewers from over 100 countries as it aged online for 160 days via a webcam, becoming an unlikely Internet star.
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Net Star
Cheddarvision.tv
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Farmhouse Cheesemakers Co-Operative
Two Whale Sharks Arrive at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta
Two new whale sharks arrive at the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta after 6 am, arriving less than 30 minutes apart. The pair were flown 8,000 miles from Taipei via Anchorage to join the aquarium’s three existing whale sharks, expanding the display of the world’s largest fish.
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Barbara strengthens as tropical storm heads for landfall
Tropical Storm Barbara intensified back to storm strength and was forecast to strike the coast of Mexico or Guatemala this weekend. A storm watch stretched from Sipacate Guatemala to Barra de Tonala Mexico as the U S Hurricane Center warned of life threatening flooding and mudslides. The system could drop up to 10 inches of rain across southeastern Mexico and Guatemala with isolated totals near 20 inches.
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Condors raid Kolob Mountain cabin in Memorial Day week end
Owners found the Kolob Mountain cabin invaded twice during the Memorial Day weekend with burglars and later a California condor family causing furniture destruction. Deputies reported back door forced, items stolen, feathers and droppings left as evidence, and no immediate damage estimate.
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Utah
No more ghost fleet ships to be sent to England for scrapping
The U S government will not send the remaining nine ships from the James River Reserve Fleet to Britain for dismantling. Environmental protests over a 17.8 million contract to Able UK prompted a shift to hiring American yards. Four ships towed in 2003 await scrapping due to lack of environmental permits at the yard.
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Loch Ness video hailed as finest yet by watchers
Edinburgh reports a man captured footage claimed to show Nessie, about 45 feet long and jet black, moving swiftly in the Loch Ness waters. Marine biologist Adrian Shine will analyze the clip in the coming months, with Nessie watchers calling it among the best yet.
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