Police uncover links to Marriott attack plot in Jakarta
Police say documents seized in Semarang last month show terrorists planned to strike around Jakarta's Marriott Hotel. The car bombing killed up to 14 and injured nearly 150. Seven Jemaah Islamiyah suspects were arrested as two men face investigation for buying the vehicle. Composite sketch planned for release.
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Java
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Jemaah Islamiyah
Iraq’s fledgling police regain control in Baghdad markets
Crowds remain below prewar levels at a major Baghdad fruit and vegetable market as fear of lawlessness persists. Iraqi and U.S.-led forces expand patrols with thousands recruited to guard banks, ministries, and power plants, while former regime workers return to patrols.
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Saddam Hussein
Democrats court labor in AFL CIO presidential forum
Democrats vying to challenge President Bush in 2004 pitched health care reforms and tighter trade rules to AFL CIO leaders. Dick Gephardt drew focus as he seeks union support from large service and public sector unions while questioning overtime rule changes.
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Chicago
Bush
Aflcio
Dick Gephardt
Schwarzenegger enters California gubernatorial race
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger announces his bid for governor of California in the recall election to replace Gray Davis. He criticizes Davis while noting rivals and responses from Feinstein and Arianna Huffington, with Riordan as a potential challenger if he stays out.
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California
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Maria Shriver
Leno
Davis
Governor's Office
Richard Riordan
Riordan
New York
Diane Sawyer
ABC
Princess Diana
Whitney Houston
Diana
Paris
Episcopal conservatives protest vote electing first openly gay bishop
In Minneapolis conservatives walked out and prayed as they challenged the General Convention vote confirming Rev. V. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopal bishop. Delegates left sessions, some turning in credentials, while others remained to oppose the development citing pastoral emergency.
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Donald Armstrong
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Island
Wolf
Stephen Jecko
Florida
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Jocko
Pittsburgh
Robert Duncan
Church of Jesus Christ
Duncan
Walsh and Walsh amicably dismiss divorce suit in Florida
John Walsh and Reve Walsh have dismissed their divorce actions in Indian River County Florida saying they are happily reconciled and committed to their marriage. The move follows Reve Walsh filing for divorce in July 2002.
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Vero Beach
Fla
Reve Walsh
Odette Bendeck
Indian River County
King cobra confiscated at Des Moines airport
Police seized a 16 foot king cobra at Des Moines International Airport but the reptile was bailed out in time to appear at the Iowa State Fair for the Snakes Alive exhibit. The handler failed to provide proper paperwork when the snake arrived.
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Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines International
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