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Spectator killed during top dragstar race This past Sunday, a spectator at the National Hot Rod Association† (NHRA) Arizona Nationals was killed when a loose tire came apart from a Top Fuel dragstar. The accident occured when the car lost its left-rear tire. Before the car† burst into flames, it skidded into the left hand…
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Union members within airline cause strike Union members representing British Airways cabin crews said Monday they have voted overwhelmingly to strike. The strike centers around service conditions which would lengthen crew hours but also cut down employment. Crew members are expected to meet this weekend to determine an exact date for the strike to occur.
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Taliban commander captured by joint force The Pakistani military and United States diplomatic officials confirm Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Afghan Taliban’s top military commander, was seized in a Karachi raid by Pakistani and U.S. Forces.† Baradar’s seizure comes in the early stages of Obamaís military surge against the Taliban. Taliban-allied reps and members of…
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NASA space journey finally underway The space shuttle Endeavour lifted off from Kennedy Space Center early Monday on a two-week mission to the international space station. NASA said that the shuttle was able to make a stable enterance into orbit by 4:30 a.m. The crews mission is to bring a key module to the space…
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Body discovered in cargo area of airplane A body was found in the landing gear bay of an airplane that arrived at Tokyoís Narita Airport Sunday, the airport announced. Authorities searched the man and found that he was not carrying any personal belongings or a passport. The police team still has to conduct an autopsy…
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Obama to meet Dalai Lama despite tensions President Barack Obama has confirmed plans to meet with the exiled Tibetan Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama.† Chinese officials denounced the plans, warning such a meeting would increase deep tensions between itself and the United States.† President Hu Jintao of China personally chided Obamaís plans during a Beijing-based…
