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Guard survives Iraq, dies on job at U.S. prison more similar news »
Jose Rivera survived two tours of duty in Iraq, but his job as a corrections officer at a high-security federal prison in California cost him his life. He was alone guarding about 100 inmates when he was attacked. He didn't have what many guards at state prisons have: pepper spray, a protective vest and a baton. Federal officers aren't allowed to have those items.
Tue Aug 26, 2008 more from this source»»
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Clinton to take stage, step aside for Obama more similar news »
For a moment, the spotlight will be back on Sen. Hillary Clinton as she takes the stage for her last solo hurrah of the 2008 presidential election. Even though she's not tonight's keynote speaker, all the attention will be on her as she steps into a role that's a far cry from her original convention dreams. It's "Hillary night," one Democratic source said.
Tue Aug 26, 2008 more from this source»»
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Showtime for Democrats in Denver more similar news »
Party Chairman Howard Dean gaveled open the Democratic convention, telling delegates they "will demonstrate to all Americans why we need Barack Obama and Joe Biden in the White House." Sen. Edward Kennedy is expected to appear, against the advice of associates worried about his health, a source said, and Michelle Obama will make her pitch to become first lady.
Tue Aug 26, 2008 more from this source»»
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Mom: 'Why would I blow myself up? more similar news »
The woman laughs at the Iraqi police. They grill her over a letter, they say, from an al Qaeda leader that praises a female suicide bombing. "We pray to God that you follow her," it says. The woman shrugs, "Why would I blow myself up?" Within two days, a nearby police station is hit by a bomber.
Mon Aug 25, 2008 more from this source»»
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Kyrgyzstan plane crash kills dozens more similar news »
A Iran-bound Boeing 737 with 90 people on board crashed Sunday near the airport in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, a government official said. The six crew members survived the crash, an official from Kyrgyzstan's Emergency Situations Ministry told CNN. He said roughly 60 passengers were killed and more than 20 were injured.
Mon Aug 25, 2008 more from this source»»
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