Two pilots and two weapons system officers survived but there were some injuries.
August 2013
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In mass exodus, thousands of Syrians flee to Iraq
The sudden exodus of around 30,000 Syrians amid the summer heat has created desperate conditions and left aid agencies and the regional government struggling to accommodate them.
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Maine lawmakers to return to vote on bond proposal
The proposal includes $100 million for transportation, $35.5 million for education and $14 million for armory maintenance and renovations.
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Benghazi aftershocks affecting U.S. policy in Egypt
The fear in Washington: Any significant cut in military aid could prompt Egypt’s ruling generals to scale back their protection of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and other diplomatic properties.
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Owner says recently quarantined Scarborough pet shop will close
Two cases this year of the deadly parvovirus kept Little Paws Pet Shop from selling puppies and also brought protests from Maine Citizens Against Puppy Mills.
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Judge bars most motive evidence in Fort Hood trial
The judge says such evidence would result in a ‘confusion of issues, unfair prejudice, waste of time and undo delay.’
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LePage ships lobster products to 49 other governors
Boxes full of prepared lobster meat, as well as bisques and spreads from Maine processors and dealers, were shipped overnight.
Posted inSports
MLB to A-Rod: Let us release evidence
According to a letter released by MLB, Rodriguez’s side also would be able to disclose documents.
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N.J. governor signs ban on gay conversion therapy
In a note accompanying the bill, Gov. Chris Christie said he believes people are born gay and that homosexuality is not a sin – a view that is inconsistent with his Catholic faith.
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Police: Man was distracted before being hit by train
Charles Hope, a 36-year-old transient, remains hospitalized at Maine Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.