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Bear Kills Pony in New Jersey

ANDOVER, N.J. – Wildlife officials set a trap, baited with bacon and molasses, in hopes of catching a bear Friday that killed a pony and dragged its carcass away. “No other animal would have the strength to do that kind of harm,” said Elaine Makatura, a spokeswoman for the Department …

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Patriot Missile Problems Caused Friendly Fire Deaths

WASHINGTON – A number of problems with Patriot missile (search) defenses and related systems contributed to three friendly fire deaths during the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, according to a new Pentagon report, which nonetheless says the Patriot was a “substantial success” during the fighting. Patriots appear to have shot down …

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Palestinians: Israeli Prisoner Plan Not Enough

RAMALLAH, West Bank – A senior Palestinian negotiator on Friday criticized Israel’s planned prisoner release as insufficient to meet Palestinian expectations ahead of a crucial summit. A day earlier Israel approved the release of 900 of an estimated 7,000 Palestinian prisoners, a gesture meant to build goodwill at Tuesday’s meeting …

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