Insurgent attack kills two U.S. soldiers near Baghdad
A roadside bombing west of Baghdad near Th al Diyah killed two soldiers from Task Force All-American and wounded another as the United States prepares to hand over power to a new Iraqi government. The Bush administration aims to transfer political power by late June.
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Bush economic team under fire sparks political backlash
President Bush faces damage control as economic advisers including N Greg Mankiw clash with his re-election narrative. The White House distanced itself from a forecast of 2.6 million new jobs this year amid mixed signals on outsourcing and policy.
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AFL-CIO backs Kerry ally amid Edwards trade push
The AFL-CIO endorsed John Kerry at a union leaders meeting, uniting 64 unions and over 13 million workers to support the Massachusetts senator. Edward s criticism of Kerry's 1993 NAFTA vote remains a central point as he campaigns in states hit by manufacturing job losses.
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FEC tightens limits on soft money political groups
The Federal Election Commission voted 4-2 to restrict outside groups that register with the FEC from using corporate and union contributions for election activities. The move marks the agency's first step into this high stakes area, with decisions on unregistered groups deferred. Shadow groups may still push money into federal elections despite the new rule.
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Skilling Indicted Over Enron Fraud and Insider Trading
Former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling charged with 35 federal counts including fraud and insider trading in a scheme to mislead regulators and investors about Enron's earnings. He pleaded not guilty and posted a $5 million bond. Richard Causey named with him. Fastow and Glisan previously pleaded guilty. Skilling surrendered in Houston in cuffs and appeared in federal court.
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Aristide vows to die defending Haiti as crisis widens
Port au Prince reports Aristide says he is ready to give his life to defend the country amid a bloody rebellion. Washington warns Americans to evacuate, with U S embassy restricting travel outside Port au Prince and emergency services limited. Cap Haitien and other regions see rebel pressure and reprisals as police barricade stations.
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Maazel cancels Pittsburgh appearances. Ling and Richman take over
Pittsburgh shows move Friday and Saturday at Heinz Hall with Jahja Ling and Lucas Richman conducting in place of ill Lorin Maazel. Ling leads Mahler Symphony No. 5. Richman conducts Messiaen Les Offrandes Oubliees. Maazel’s Pittsburgh ties span from his youth to his 1996 tenure.
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Smear and Snatch Theft Cases From Hong Kong Reported
In Hong Kong thieves use chocolate and ketchup as diversions to steal from ATM customers. A 31 year old Colombian, Freddy Horta Espitia, was convicted after DNA matched chocolate stains on clothing. A Mexican man received 32 months for a similar cash theft. Accomplices remain at large. $15 000 and $32 000 were taken. At Peterson Air Force Base a former crew member presented a 10 foot wing span B 17 replica to the Air Force museum, a one time flight model.
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