Budget deficit outlook improves on stronger receipts
Washington reports higher tax receipts and a growing economy reduce the deficit for the current year to potentially under 325 billion dollars, per the Congressional Budget Office. The White House midyear budget review is due July 13, with further updates to be released August 15.
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Jailing of Judy Miller sparks fear and debate over sources
The jailing of New York Times reporter Judy Miller prompts a heated debate on whistleblowing and confidentiality. Judge Thomas Hogan and prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald defend their actions while signaling no intent to deny reporters access to sources.
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Eight-year-old Idaho survivor freed from hospital
Eight-year-old Shasta Greene was released from Kootenai Medical Center five days after authorities say she was found with the man who allegedly abducted her and is suspected of killing four family members. Sheriff Captain Ben Wolfinger said she is doing well and withheld details on release timing and custody.
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Jolie Pitt in Ethiopia to adopt baby girl Zahara
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrived in Addis Ababa to pick up the orphaned infant Jolie is adopting, with 3-year-old Maddox already present. Officials say the parents died under unclear circumstances likely linked to AIDS. Jolie named the baby Zahara Marley Jolie per People magazine.
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Dennis strengthens as Caribbean coast braces for Dennis
Dennis lashes the Caribbean with 115 mph winds threatening Cuba and potential U.S. landfall from Florida to Louisiana. Havana and Jamaica issued evacuations while oil markets react. Haiti and the Dominican Republic report flooding and damage as forecasters warn of a possible major hurricane.
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Kravitz Expands Into Design With Miami Firm
Lenny Kravitz, famed rocker, showcases retro vibe in a new design venture. He co leads Kravitz Design with two partners, starting with private homes, then a penthouse recording studio, and now hotels with several projects in development.
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World leaders rally behind Blair after London attacks
At the G8 summit in Gleneagles Blair rushes back to crisis. Bush and other leaders vow to defeat terrorists and protect values as London subway and bus bombings dominate talks. Flags fly at half staff during the crisis. Karzai attends a separate ceremony marking a UN backed disarmament end.
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Taliban claims hold on missing U.S. commando in Afghanistan
A Taliban spokesman says a U S Navy SEAL believed missing for 10 days in Kunar province is being held with intent to kill. The unit's four members were separated during the mission near the Pakistani border. one rescued, two killed, and a large search effort continues with about 300 troops and several aircraft.
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Uzbekistan ponders future of U.S. airbase
Uzbekistan signaled it was reconsidering the future of the U S airbase used for Afghanistan operations. The move amid cooling ties with President Islam Karimov boosts Russia and China in pushing the United States from ex Soviet Central Asia.
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Bank robbery suspect hid in drag in Columbia suburb
Booker Boyd, 49, wore a black dress with red flowers and a red hat to rob a Columbia area bank. Deputies caught him minutes later in a stolen Ford Expedition. he faces two counts of entering a bank with intent to steal. In Raleigh, the Court of Appeals ruled Mid-East Acceptance Corp must pay Jackie L. Eley 1365 dollars three times the melons value plus fees after repossessing her pickup with 130 watermelons.
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