Iraq says alQaida lieutenant confessed to most Baghdad car bombings
The interim Iraqi government said Sami Mohammed Ali Said al Jaaf known as Abu Omar al Kurdi confessed to building about 75 percent of car bombs in Baghdad since the war began. He reportedly took responsibility for 32 attacks including the U.N. headquarters bombing that killed Sergio Vieira de Mello and 21 others, the Najaf shrine blast that killed over 85, and the May attack that killed Izza dine Saleem.
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U.N
Sami Mohammed Ali Said
al-Jaaf
Abu Omar al-Kurdi
Thaer al- Nagqib
Sergio Vieira de Mello
al- Qaida
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Najaf
Ayatollah
Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim
Izzadine Saleem
Justices broaden police authority dogs are fine
The Supreme Court ruled that police may use dogs to sniff outside a car after a lawful traffic stop to detect drugs. The 6-2 decision by Justice Stevens raises concerns that it will trigger more stops and broader intrusions into privacy, with critics warning of expanded searches of cars, sidewalks, and pedestrians.
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Palestinian militants offer Abbas cease fire pause
Palestinian groups agreed to a temporary halt in attacks on Israel to give Mahmoud Abbas time to urge Israel to stop militants. The move accompanies Palestinian police actions to curb rocket fire from Gaza, raising hopes for a broader cease-fire after days of deadly clashes.
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Supreme Court balks at Terri Schiavo intervention in life support case
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in the Terri Schiavo feeding tube dispute, ending a years long battle between her husband Michael and her parents. Florida politics framed the case as it nibbled at a broader fight over end of life and physician assisted death laws.
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Michael Schiavo
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Nancy Cruzan
Missouri
Schiavo
High profile court battles shape living will laws
A summary of landmark right to die cases from 1976 to 2005 shows the Quinlan and Cruzan decisions and the Schiavo episode, outlining how each ruling influenced living will statutes and hospital notification obligations. It notes ongoing state efforts to strengthen living will laws and the tense legal debates surrounding end of life choices.
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Guantanamo detainees staged 2003 self injurious protests
U S military details a week long 2003 protest at Guantanamo Bay where 23 prisoners attempted hanging or strangling themselves by means in their cells. The incident was part of 350 personal safety crisis events that year including 120 hanging gestures. Ten detainees joined the Aug 22 mass attempt amid restricted cell conditions.
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Puerto Rico
U.S
Guantanamo Bay
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Leon Sumpter
U.S. Southern Command
Miami
Sumpter
Madden Skit Sours as Desperate Housewives Sparks Backlash
ABC unsettled after Monday Night Football spoof drops towel sketch with Terrell Owens stepping in for John Madden. Protests prompt network apology as Nicollette Sheridan provokes Owens to leap into her arms. executive notes call it a mistake and family viewing concerns rise. Booth adds Hoffman denies permanent move to Britain amid London premiere tour. Oprah Winfrey enjoys acting itch sparked by Housewives skit and hints at more roles.
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Desperate Housewives
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Sheridan
McPherson
Marc Cherry
Cherry
Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey
Weeds on phone book cover spark local debate in Washington
In Wenatchee Washington a cover photo contest winner drew heat for depicting Dalmatian toadflax a noxious weed causing ecological concern. Local officials and the photographer defend the image while warning of the plant's invasive spread. In Machias Maine a man received 90 days jail for theft of services after repeatedly faking chest pains to dodge restaurant checks. The judge cited 18 prior convictions since 2003 and noted the deceitful pattern.
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Maine
Elias I. Elias
Paul Cavanaugh
Elias
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Cavanaugh
Jeffrey Davidson
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