Sharon Approves 1000 West Bank Homes Despite Freeze
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon approves construction of 1000 additional homes in West Bank settlements. Officials say the plan gained tacit U.S. approval as it remains within existing settlements, while Washington questions consistency with Israel's commitments to a settlement freeze.
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Peterson tangled in taped calls during murder trial
In Redwood City California, jurors heard recordings of Scott Peterson and Amber Frey after Laci Peterson vanished. Peterson appeared to admit being taped and offered evasive answers while Frey described the relationship forged during an investigation of the case.
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Iraqi peace delegation fails to meet al Sadr in Najaf exchange
An Iraqi National Conference peace delegation arrives in Najaf to deliver a ceasefire and amnesty proposal to al Sadr aides but is blocked from meeting the cleric as US air strikes and shelling echo around Imam Ali shrine. The talks are described as positive yet unresolved with a return plan uncertain.
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Consumer prices fall as factory output rebounds
U S economic data shows consumer prices down 0.1 percent in July while industrial production rises 0.4 percent and housing starts jump 8.3 percent. Analysts see the reports as evidence the economy is emerging from a soft patch, with Greenspan noting improvement and optimism from experts like Mark Zandi.
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Government reports show July inflation dip and gains in output
On Tuesday government indicators revealed lower consumer inflation for July while factory output rose and housing construction advanced, signaling improving economic momentum through mid-summer.
Spielberg to Update War of the Worlds with Cruise in Lead
Steven Spielberg will direct a new film adaptation of H.G. Wells War of the Worlds starring Tom Cruise. Shooting to begin in November. Also, Mission Impossible 3 moves up with JJ Abrams directing for Paramount and Cruise/Wagner.
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Retired pastor rips 39 Portland phone books at Roseburg
Ed Charon 69 reclaims world title by tearing through 39 Portland white page directories in 3 minutes at Roseburg Valley Mall exhibition watched by about 100. He tore the 1 004 page set in half, after aiming for 40 volumes and noting Portland papers tears best, amid audience applause. In Seattle, Alexis Russo and Chris Lundberg wed at Qwest Field with Seahawks fans present.
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