Blake faces civil trial over Bakley death in California
Actor Robert Blake, once acquitted in his wife's murder, returns to court in Burbank for jury selection in a civil wrongful death suit filed by Benny Lee Bakley's four children against Blake and his former handyman Earle Caldwell. Bakley was shot in 2001 outside a restaurant after they dined. The civil case follows the mid March criminal acquittal. Meanwhile a Washington AP poll finds less than half understand the Patriot Act’s purpose.
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US Dismisses North Korea Complaints On Talks Delay
The Bush administration sidestepped North Korea complaints about military exercises and a human rights envoy and agreed to delay resuming six party talks. State Department says talks could resume the week of Sept. 12 with date set by China and North Korea.
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Katrina disrupts energy output and gasoline prices spike
Hurricane Katrina disrupted Gulf Coast oil and natural gas production with refineries damaged and 92 percent of Gulf output shut in. Prices jumped as wholesale gasoline rose 25 to 35 cents, with forecasts of losses up to 20 million barrels of refinery production.
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Sunni Arabs face choice on Iraq constitution referendum
Sunnis weigh two risky paths in Iraq as the Oct. 15 vote nears. Boycotting could yield a Shiite Kurdish majority in the 275 member National Assembly while participation risks a lost cause. The constitution remains divisive with federalism a central obstacle.
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Bush pushes interest in new Medicare prescription plan
President Bush urged seniors to at least learn about the new prescription drug benefit for Medicare set to take effect January 1. He acknowledged seniors’ reluctance to change and pressed for openness to new options while highlighting immigration concerns and border security in Arizona and California. Mrs. Bush accompanied him as he spoke amid Katrina coverage.
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Vatican Meeting Aims to Bridge Lefebvre Schism
Pope Benedict XVI met with Bishop Bernard Fellay head of the Lefebvre schismatic Society of St. Pius X to explore steps toward resolving differences. Both sides cited a spirit of love for the church, though prior Vatican efforts to reintegrate the group have failed. Noman Gomaa leads Egypt’s Wafd in a tense campaign as police pledge restraint amid a contested presidential race. The Associated Press reports Mubarak remains the likely winner in Egypt’s first multiparty vote.
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Official warns of major attack in Philippines
Manila authorities tighten security after a ferry bombing injures 30. Abu Sayyaf blamed for the blast as officials warn of a possible major attack in Manila this month or next, with police cameras, dogs, and road checkpoints deployed. President Arroyo vows to pursue and cripple those responsible.
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