Army Sgt Hasan Akbar trial opens as defense argues mental incapacity
At a court martial in Fort Bragg, Hasan Akbar’s lawyers challenge premeditation after he is accused of ambushing 101st Airborne soldiers at Camp Pennsylvania Kuwait in March 2003. A captain and a major died in the attack. Defense cites mental incapacity to avoid death penalty.
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Sharon favors three week delay in Gaza pullout plan
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon signaled a three week postponement of Israel's Gaza withdrawal and settlement removals to ease planning. He cautioned delays could allow extreme factions more time to mobilize while stressing the aim to proceed with caution.
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Study links OTC pain relievers to heart risks
In Anaheim the study on long term use of Advil Motrin and Aleve found smokers in Norway taking these drugs at least six months had double the risk of fatal heart events. While the medications reduced oral cancer risk by half the cardiovascular deaths offset the benefit, raising safety concerns.
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Smoke signals as cardinals begin papal conclave
Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney signaling no pope yet as 115 cardinals from six continents opened their conclave to choose a successor to John Paul II. The first vote produced no two-thirds majority and observers awaited a white signal for a new pontiff.
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Bolton confirmation showdown nears in Congress
The Bush administration defends John R. Bolton as a strong UN ambassador pick amid anonymous allegations about his temper and treatment of subordinates. A Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote is scheduled for Tuesday with Democrats poised to oppose and a few Republicans wavering.
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Tom Snyder diagnosed with leukemia in public note
New York AP reports longtime late night host Tom Snyder, 68, revealed he has chronic lymphocytic leukemia and is pursuing treatment options. He noted fatigue and weight gain, and said his younger brother also has the disease, while reflecting on past career and current optimism.
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Dork Street in Pico Rivera Sparks Local Reactions
Residents on Dork Street share jokes and surprise about the name while noting its 1936 map appearance. City officials say the origin is unclear, but locals believe it stems from a last name and reflects area history.
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