Detroit mayor Kilpatrick faces scandal over text messages
A cache of 14,000 text messages reveals a flirty and at times explicit exchange between Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his chief of staff. The messages contradict his sworn denial of a romance and threaten his job, law license, and possible perjury charges.
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Detroit
Kwame Kilpatrick
Court rules employers may fire for legal medical marijuana use
California Supreme Court in a 5 2 ruling upheld a Sacramento firm's firing of Gary Ross after he failed a company drug test while using medical marijuana for a back injury. The decision allows employers to discipline workers for marijuana use despite state legality.
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California Supreme Court
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Sacramento
Gary Ross
Air Force
Ragingwire Inc
Ross
Sander
California
Congress and Bush reach fast rebate deal to revive economy
House leaders Pelosi Bochner and Treasury Secretary Paulson finalize a plan to send $600 to $1,200 rebates to most filers by May with higher sums for families. About two thirds of relief goes to 117 million families. $50 billion for business investments. Children add $300 per child.
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Egyptian Border Guards Clash With Palestinians After Wall Breach
Israeli and Palestinian casualties and border chaos reported as militants blast the Gaza Egypt barrier prompting guards to clash with crossing Palestinians and secure border areas.
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Egypt
Egypt Tightens Border as Gazans Stream Into Egypt
Egyptian border guards faced large crowds of Palestinians fleeing Gaza as the border remained breached for a second day. Police patrolled access roads and used batons on vehicles while Gazans poured into Egypt seeking food, fuel, and relief amid closures.
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RAFAH
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Rival Kenyan leaders meet after disputed election
President Mwai Kibaki and opposition chief Raila Odinga met for about an hour with Kofi Annan in Nairobi to seek peace after a post election crisis. Both men remained divided on who won the vote, but pledged to pursue stability and dialogue.
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Kenya
Mwai Kibaki
Raila Odinga
U.N
Kofi Annan
Kibaki
Odinga
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