Lott resigns as Senate Republican leader in turmoil
U S Senate Republican leader Trent Lott stepped aside on Friday amid a firestorm over racially charged remarks. Bill Frist prepared to take over next month as the GOP regroups after comments tied to Strom Thurmond’s 1948 segregationist bid. Lott issued late apologies as Democratic and conservative critics intensified.
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Sanford BBQ invite uses composite face of South Carolina
A Columbia invitation for Sanford barbecue shows a collage claiming to depict Carolinians. The background figures come from stock photos and are not live shots with Governor Mark Sanford, though organizer John Rainey says the composite represents the state’s diverse population.
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Bush flags Iraq arms report as deception deepens
President Bush denounced Iraqs 12 200 page weapons declaration as false and incomplete, saying Saddam Husseins regime has not disarmed. He approved doubling US troops in the Persian Gulf and held talks with UN EU and Russian diplomats as war talk intensifies. Secretary Powell said Iraqs declaration was full of lies and omissions.
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Head Start students get a jump on Christmas with Santa visit
Santa’s helper at the Aiken Barnwell Regional Head Start center handed out gifts to about 111 children from low to moderate income families. Sponsors included Flip's Auto Repair ASCO John Bryant All State Insurance Aiken Dental Associates AR Feaster and BB Ford. Children laughed and shook brightly wrapped presents as adults noted the program helps 3 to 5 year olds prepare for kindergarten.
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