Biggest fireworks show in US lights up NYC sky as July Fourth is celebrated around the countryNEW YORK — Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day that began with the Statue of Liberty’s crown opening to the public for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001. Obama praises Iraq’s independence but says there will be difficult days aheadWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama warned on Saturday “there will be difficult days ahead” in Iraq and said the U.S. will remain a strong partner to Iraq for its security. ‘Biggest and best’ fireworks show promised in NYC as Independence Day celebrated around USNEW YORK — Fireworks lit the night sky above New York with a kaleidoscope of colors shooting 1,000 feet into the air on an Independence Day that began with the Statue of Liberty’s crown opening to the public for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001. Fireworks explosion on remote NC island kills 2, hurts 3; witness says blast heard across townOCRACOKE, N.C. — A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a dock at a remote North Carolina island, killing two workers and critically injuring three others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities said. White House celebrating Independence Day with barbecue, fireworks for military familiesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says Iraq’s independence is an extraordinary accomplishment but that its transition won’t be without problems. Fireworks explosion on remote NC island kills 1, hurts 4; witness says blast heard across townOCRACOKE, N.C. — A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a remote North Carolina island dock, killing one worker and critically injuring four others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities said. Next generation fireworks turn out to be a whole lot ‘greener’WASHINGTON - A team of scientists is working on a new generation of eco friendly pyrotechnics that produce less smoke and use fewer toxic metals. Terrified SC residents hole up, cancel Fourth of July plans as authorities hunt serial killerGAFFNEY, S.C. — A terrified rural South Carolina community hunkered down over the Fourth of July after the sheriff said a serial killer was on the loose, and longtime residents were reminded of a murderer who terrorized the town in the 1960s. Pollsters say Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha’s Democratic party leads electionsTIRANA, Albania — Early exit polls are indicating that Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha’s Democratic Party has won another term in office in parliamentary elections Sunday. 1 killed as supporters of Lebanon’s prime minister-designate trade gunfire with Beirut rivalsBEIRUT — Sunni supporters of Lebanon’s prime minister-designate and Shiite rivals from the parliament speaker’s political faction traded gunfire in a Beirut neighborhood Sunday. Security officials said one civilian was killed and two others were wounded in the first outbreak of violence since this month’s elections. US takes back Independence Day celebration invitations to IraniansWASHINGTON - The White House has announced that it has rescinded the invitations made to Iranian diplomats, which offered a chance to party down on July 4 with US officials at embassies around the world to celebrate America’s Independence Day. ‘Green fireworks’ to brighten American skies on 4th of JulyWASHINGTON - This time, the 4th of July will see ‘green fireworks’ brighten the skies in an eco-friendly way in the US, with researchers developing new pyrotechnic formulas that replace environmental pollutant in the firecrackers with nitrogen-rich materials that burn cleaner and produce less smoke. Want an all-American Independence Day? Try LondonLONDON — There are few better places to celebrate the United States and its Independence Day than London. Rajnath takes onus for BJP poll debacle, swears by Hindutva (Roundup)NEW DELHI - Amid dissent and blame game, a soul-searching meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) began here Saturday with its president Rajnath Singh owning up the humiliating election defeat and reiterating the party’s commitment to Hindutva ideology. Man damages toilet by setting off fireworks at an Arby’s in DelawareTALLEYVILLE, Del. — The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office said a man damaged a toilet at an Arby’s by setting off fireworks in the bathroom. Fire marshals said the man walked into the restaurant Thursday about 9:30 a.m. Delaware State Police are also investigating and searching for the man. Spring dry spell approaching record in Seattle, fire danger increases in western Wash.SEATTLE — A near-record spring dry spell in Seattle is boosting the threat of wildfires in western Washington state. Jaitley quits BJP post ahead of crucial party meet (Second Lead)NEW DELHI - Amid turmoil in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its poll debacle, Arun Jaitley has resigned as its general secretary, though the party maintained Tuesday he was only following the one-man-one-post tradition. 4 generations of selling Chryslers, surviving tough times _ until nowHOBART, Ind. — At the end of the 81-year marriage, the Isaksons said goodbye by turning off the lights. The partnership was over. Lebanon government: Final tally shows pro-Western bloc defeats Hezbollah allianceBEIRUT — Lebanon’s Western-backed coalition defeated Hezbollah and its allies, according to official results Monday that dealt a stunning setback to the Iranian-backed militants and set the stage for renewed political deadlock in the volatile nation. Pro-Western bloc claims win over militant Hezbollah, allies in crucial Lebanon voteBEIRUT — Lebanon’s Western-backed coalition declared it had retained control of parliament Monday after facing a serious challenge from the militant Hezbollah group and its allies. Shootout kills 16 gunmen, 2 soldiers in Acapulco; tourists cower in hotelsACAPULCO, Mexico — It was a shootout straight from Hollywood in the former playground of its biggest stars: Outlaws holed up in a hillside mansion fought heavily armed Mexican soldiers with a rain of gunfire and grenades that had tourists cowering in hotels nearby. Lebanon’s pro-Western majority declares victory over Hezbollah in key Lebanese electionsBEIRUT — Lebanon’s pro-Western coalition declared victory early Monday, as local television stations reported the faction had successfully fended off a serious challenge by the Shiite militant group Hezbollah and its allies to grab the majority in parliament. Mexican military official: Shootout kills 15 gunmen, 1 soldier in AcapulcoACAPULCO, Mexico — It was a shootout straight from Hollywood in the former playground of its biggest stars: Masked and heavily armed Mexican soldiers battled outlaws holed up in a cliffside mansion in a four-hour shootout that had tourists cowering in hotels nearby. Summary Box: New park complements view of Gateway ArchTHE VISION: St. Louis lawyer Malcolm W. Martin wanted to turn a stretch of Illinois riverfront into a park from which visitors could admire St. Louis’ Gateway Arch across the Mississippi River. Impoverished E. St. Louis hopes park, overlook facing Gateway Arch lead to riverfront renewalEAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — The panoramic view of the shimmering Gateway Arch and St. Louis skyline is stirring. But for this struggling city, the debut of a new riverfront park offers a vision of far bigger things. Dutch treat: Netherlands spends $8M on NYC, upstate events marking Henry Hudson’s 1609 voyageALBANY, N.Y. — The Dutch are coming — again — and they’re bringing more than the $24 they supposedly paid for Manhattan. Arrested LeT man was close aide of Hafiz Saeed: Delhi Police (Second Lead)NEW DELHI - Mohammed Umer Madani, a top operative of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) who was arrested here Thursday, headed the outfit’s activities in Nepal and is a close aide of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, accused of masterminding the Mumbai terror attacks, Delhi Police said Friday. Nabbed LeT militant was to tasked to recruit youth from metrosNEW DELHI - Mohammed Umer Madni, the key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative arrested here Thursday, had been tasked with recruiting educated and computer-savvy youngsters from the metros for terrorist training in Pakistan, Delhi Police said Friday. Parks debut Terminator coaster in LA, Starlight walk in OH, interactive attractionsNEW YORK — A roller coaster where riders can pick a personal soundtrack, a pirate ride with water gun fights, the tallest water ride in the world, and a walkway that sparkles at night with a million lights are some of the most exciting new attractions at amusement parks this year. NKorean missiles hinder foreign efforts to assess nuclear blast, yield remains a mysterySEOUL, South Korea — A flurry of missile launches after North Korea’s nuclear test last week was more than an elaborate fireworks show — it prevented foreign monitors from assessing the force and success of the isolated communist nation’s second atomic blast. |
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