Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak arrived in an ambulance for his trial in Cairo Monday. It is the 83-year-old’s second appearance at his trial on corruption charges. (Aug. 15)
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Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak arrived in an ambulance for his trial in Cairo Monday. It is the 83-year-old’s second appearance at his trial on corruption charges. (Aug. 15)
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Fresh off his presidential campaign announcement this weekend, Texas Governor Rick Perry made a brief stop in New Hampshire Saturday. He told potential voters he wants to make Washington “inconsequential” for Americans. (Aug. 15)
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Highlights of this day in history: Allies mark VJ-Day as World War II effectively ends; Woodstock begins; France’s Napoleon Bonaparte born; India gains independence; Blast hits Omagh, N. Ireland; ‘The Wizard of Oz’ premieres in Hollywood. (Aug. 15)
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AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson looks back at Keegan Bradley’s win Sunday in the PGA Championship. Bradley won the last major of the year in a three-hole playoff with Jason Dufner. (August 15)
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Elaine Riddick has been fighting for 40 years to get compensation from the state of North Carolina. Between 1929 and 1974, the state sterilized more than 7600 individuals, including Riddick, in the name of “improving” the state’s human stock. (Aug. 15)
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Tragic Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse: Five people were killed and at least 45 were injured when an “isolated significant wind gust” caused a stage setup at the Indiana State Fair to collapse . State Police 1st Sgt. Dave Bursten said the number of fatalities may rise. Gov. Mitch Daniels said in a conference call to discuss emergency response that he believes the State Fair’s preparedness measures… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 14/08/2011 18:12 Number of articles : 3
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A team of six suicide bombers launched a coordinated assault on a provincial governor’s compound in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, according to officials. 22 people were killed in the attack, and the Taliban claimed responsibility. (Aug. 14)
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A tropical storm warning has gone into effect for Bermuda as Tropical Storm Gert bears down on the island chain. Forecasters say Gert’s center is expected to pass near or just east of Bermuda by Monday afternoon. (Aug. 14)
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Braves second baseman Dan Uggla’s 33-game hitting streak, the longest in the majors in five years, ended when he was 0-for-3 in Sunday’s 6-5 loss to the Cubs. (August 14)
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