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"Loner" student blamed for Virginia Tech shooting

BLACKSBURG, Virginia (Reuters) - The gunman who massacred 32 people at Virginia Tech university was identified on Tuesday as a student from South Korea and a troubled loner whose behavior had sometimes alarmed those around him.

Activity seen near N.Korea nuclear reactor

SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean intelligence official said on Wednesday that increased activity had been spotted at North Korea's nuclear reactor, which local media has said could suggest it is being closed down.

Iran will "cut off hand" of any attacker: Ahmadinejad

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's army will "cut off the hand" of any attacker and is at the ready to fulfill its defensive duties, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday during an annual military parade.

NBA referee suspended over Duncan flap (AP)

AP - Joey Crawford is done ejecting players and coaches this season. On Tuesday, he was the one getting tossed. The veteran NBA referee was suspended indefinitely by commissioner David Stern for his conduct toward Tim Duncan, who contends the official challenged him to a fight during a game in Dallas.

Defending champ Cheruiyot wins Marathon (AP)

AP - Robert Cheruiyot won the Boston Marathon for the third time Monday, defending his title in the remnants of a soaking nor'easter to bring Kenya its 15th victory in 17 years. Russia's Lidiya Grigoryeva captured the women's crown.

Veteran referee Crawford suspended for Duncan incident (Reuters)

Reuters - NBA referee Joey Crawford has been suspended indefinitely for improper conduct towards San Antonio's Tim Duncan during the Spurs' game in Dallas on Sunday.

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy at Virginia Tech

In a written Proclamation, President Bush said, "Our Nation grieves with those who have lost loved ones at Virginia Tech. We hold the victims in our hearts. We lift them up in our prayers, and we ask a loving God to comfort those who are suffering."

Remarks by the President at Virginia Tech Memorial Convocation

President Bush Discusses the Iraq War Supplemental

President Bush on Monday said, "Many of the families here today have relatives serving in harm's way. Others have lost loved ones in the struggle. They have come here to Washington with a message for their elected leaders in our nation's capital: Our troops need the resources, equipment and weapons to fight our enemies. Congress needs to pass an emergency war spending bill, without strings and without further delay."