Author: Michael Casey
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US swim team member dies during race
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. national swimming team member Fran Crippen died during a race in the United Arab Emirates. The 26-year-old swimmer from suburban Philadelphia was competing in the FINA Open Water 10-kilometer World Cup in Fujairah, south of Dubai, Saturday, but failed to finish and was found in the water two hours later, according to…
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Thais reject U.S. request to extradite arms dealer
BANGKOK — A Thai court on Tuesday rejected a U.S. request to extradite a Russian arms dealer who allegedly sold weapons to dictators and warlords around the world, raising the prospect that he could be freed by the weekend. The unexpected ruling in favor of Viktor Bout was welcomed by Russia. The United States, which…
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Myanmar fossil may shed light on evolution
BANGKOK, Thailand – Fossils recently discovered in Myanmar could prove that the common ancestors of humans, monkeys and apes evolved from primates in Asia, rather than Africa, researchers contend in a study released Wednesday. However, other scientists said that the finding, while significant, won’t end the debate over the origin of anthropoids – the primate…