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1 dead, 24 hurt after parade horses bolt

An Independence Day parade in Iowa descended into chaos when when two wagon-hitched horses bolted, running into crowds of celebrants and leaving more than 20 people injured. Go to Source

Former hot dog eating champ arrested

He didn’t compete for the hot dog eating title, but he did cause a scene at the contest. Takeru Kobayashi was arrested at Coney Island after his rival, Joey Chestnut, won the Nathan’s International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Go to Source

Horses stampede at parade, injuring 24

An Independence Day parade in Iowa descended into chaos when when two horses went out of control and took their wagon with them, running into crowds of celebrants and leaving more than 20 people injured, according to authorities. Go to Source

Fourth of July celebrations abound across country

From sea to shining sea, as the song goes, Americans are celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways Sunday, from the traditional barbeque to a decades-old hot dog eating contest at New York’s Coney Island. Go to Source

Obama subsidies may induce Mama earn degrees

Although higher education is important, there are often a number of obstacles that can hinder potential students from enrolling in college. Family obligations and financial concerns are often at the top of this list, especially when it relates to single mothers. In an attempt to alleviate concerns associated with going to college, Obama single moms government grants are intended to encourage mothers...

Mexicans head to polls

Polls opened in Mexico on Sunday in an election that could provide a boost for the opposition party amid concerns over escalating violence. Go to Source

Hezbollah’s spiritual leader dies

Hezbollah’s spiritual leader, Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah, has died, his office told CNN Sunday. Go to Source

Critics press Obama on Afghanistan deadline

The July 2011 deadline to begin withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan is unrealistic and unhelpful, Afghan Ambassador Said Tayeb Jawad told CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday. Go to Source

Suicide bomber kills 4, wounds 23 in western Iraq

A female suicide bomber detonated explosives at a provincial council office in western Iraq on Sunday, killing four people and wounding 23 others, the interior ministry said. Go to Source

Pirates release 12 sailors off Nigeria

Pirates boarded a German-flagged ship off the coast of Nigeria on Friday night and kidnapped 12 sailors, the country’s military said. Go to Source