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Police are investigating a pair of explosions early Thursday morning outside the British Consulate in New York City. No one was hurt. Officials say the explosive devices were replicas of hand grenades.

The man shot and killed on a subway car by London police officers before horrified commuters had nothing to do with the investigation into a series of bombings against the city's transit system, police say.

A roadside bomb in western Iraq kills 14 U.S. Marines, one of the deadliest single attacks on U.S. forces since the war's start. In southern Iraq, police find the body of an American journalist who was abducted and shot dead.

A NATO helicopter crashes in western Afghanistan, killing 17 Spanish troops. The cause of the accident was not immediately known. Five other Spanish troops were injured when a second helicopter made an emergency landing.

Hurricane Frances crawls toward Florida's east coast, threatening to drop enormous amounts of rain on the state. Though wind speeds have dropped they still exceed 100 mph. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Jon Hamilton.

Former President Clinton is resting comfortably after successful coronary bypass surgery this morning, say officials at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Clinton was admitted to the hospital several days ago after complaining of chest pains. NPR's Brenda Wilson reports.

Former President Bill Clinton undergoes surgery Monday morning to bypass blockages in his coronary arteries. The 58-year-old Clinton is otherwise in good health. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Richard Knox.

The Justice Department reports its use of Patriot Act powers in a variety of cases involving terrorism and other crimes. The report comes amid attempts by some lawmakers to reduce the law's scope.

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat faces down a revolt by disaffected members of his own political organization in the Gaza Strip. The dissidents are demanding reforms to share power. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.

President Bush and Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry continue to stump throughout battleground states. On Wednesday both candidates descended on the Mississippi River town of Davenport, Iowa. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Don Gonyea.