Victims Describe Eric Rudolph in Court Before Life Prison
In Atlanta, victims recount the bombings by Eric Rudolph and the judge imposes life in prison without parole plus 120 years and 2.3 million dollars in restitution. Rudolph apologized saying he would undo the Olympic attack if possible. He cited anger at the federal government over abortion issues.
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Iraqi constitution talks stall as Sunni Arabs resist federalism
In Baghdad a Shiite negotiator said a draft constitution would go to Parliament but a key Sunni Arab delegate doubted a deal by the midnight deadline. Violence persisted with two U S soldiers killed north of Baghdad and two more dying near Tal Afar as debates over federalism raged.
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Connecticut files suit over No Child Left Behind unfunded mandate
Connecticut becomes the first state to challenge the No Child Left Behind law, arguing it imposes unfunded mandates by requiring costly standardized testing and programs. Attorney General Blumenthal calls to drop unfunded mandates or provide funding. The suit seeks a federal ruling that state and local funds cannot be used to meet the law's goals.
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Bush frames war on terror as world war parallel
President Bush told the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention that the fight against terrorism mirrors historic world wars and other 20th century conflicts. He urged staying the course in Iraq to keep terrorists from the United States as opposition grows and the Iraqi parliament misses a constitution deadline.
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Beirut explosion hits shopping center and hotel in Zalka
International AP report describes a powerful blast in Zalka north Beirut injuring at least two and causing extensive damage. Lebanese security forces cordon the area and detain suspects as journalists are pressed back amid the investigation.
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