Homeless rapist convicted of hate crime murder in White Plains
Phillip Grant a black man was found guilty of second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon for stabbing Concetta Russo Cariero to death in a mall garage. jurors labeled the act a hate crime. In Washington, the House approved a ban on using credit cards for online bets with a 317 to 93 vote, while exceptions for state lotteries and horse racing drew criticism.
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Bob Goodlatte
R-Va
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Deficit projections trim federal shortfall for year end
New figures released Tuesday project the federal deficit for the budget year ending September 30 at 296 billion dollars. Analysts note the revision reflects revised receipts and expenditures and signals ongoing effort to widen deficit reduction.
Budget deficit estimate drops to 296 billion dollars
The White House projects a 2006 budget deficit of 296 billion dollars, far lower than February's 423 billion but still up from last year's 318 billion. Profits and incomes boosted revenues while war and hurricane relief costs, plus debt interest, push deficits higher later. The Senate also moved toward allowing importing prescription drugs from Canada to ease the ban.
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Senate
Canada
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Bomb blasts kill 147 in Bombay train system
Eight bombs exploded in first class compartments of packed Bombay trains during the morning rush hour killing 147 and wounding hundreds. Authorities suspect Kashmiri militants with Pakistan condemnation amid ties to regional peace efforts. emergency crews battled monsoon rain as services halted and millions faced disruption.
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Kashmir
Manmohan Singh
New York
Arabian Sea
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Press Trust of India
Mumbai
Big Dig Collapse May Be Prosecuted as Crime
Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly said the Big Dig tunnel collapse could be treated as a crime with potential negligent homicide charges. Subpoenas issued target designers builders testers and overseers of the panels and tunnel as investigators probe the 11 p.m. disaster near the Ted Williams Tunnel. A newlywed was killed when four concrete ceiling panels fell on a car, while the driver escaped through a window. Governor Romney called for leadership change at the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority amid scrutiny of the project’s safety and oversight.
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Ted Williams
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Mitt Romney
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Pakistan frees 130 women on bail after law change
In eastern Punjab 130 women facing murder and adultery charges were freed on bail after President Musharraf amended the law. Sixty more were freed Tuesday, raising the total to 130, according to Punjab prisons minister Saeed Niwani and prisons chief Sarfaraz Mufti. In Mogadishu Somalia, hard line militias pressed surrender of hundreds after days of fierce fighting leaving 70 dead and 150 wounded.
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Pakistan
Pervez Musharraf
Punjab
Sarfaraz Mufti
Saeed Niwani
Mogadishu
Somalia
Abdi Shakur
China pressures North Korea to return to talks
China urges North Korea to curb nuclear tensions and rejoin disarmament talks as diplomats seek to avert U.N. sanctions. A U.S. envoy made an unscheduled trip to Beijing, signaling a pivotal moment in crisis resolution. A North Korean delegation also visited.
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North Korea
Britain outlines long term energy plan with nuclear role
London reports Britain unveiled a 50 year energy plan aiming to cut imported fuel use and pollution. Trade Secretary Alistair Darling says energy efficiency renewables and nuclear power could all play significant roles in meeting future needs.
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