Army report details prisoner abuse in Iraq and Afghanistan
The Army inspector general reports 39 prisoner deaths in U S custody since 2001 and 94 suspected or proven abuse cases. It cites incidents such as detainees forced to leap from a bridge and a sergeant ordering rough treatment, yet finds no systemic failures and blames rule violations by soldiers with some aid from lax commanders. Senate Democrats challenge the finding citing training and doctrine gaps.
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Early California wildfires hint at disaster ahead
Firefighters faced a rare pre August fire surge as blazes scorched over 48 000 acres in Southern California this week. Evacuations surged while homes lost remained limited, fueling fears of a repeat of last year’s deadly season with two dozen fatalities and thousands of homes destroyed.
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House votes to curb federal gay marriage jurisdiction
The House approved a Republican bill 233 to 194 to bar federal courts from forcing states to recognize same sex unions. Democrats call it unconstitutional and election year politics though the Bush administration backs it. Senate action is uncertain as Congress breaks for six weeks.
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House backs resolution against postponing elections
The House voted 419-2 to oppose any effort to delay the presidential election on November 2. Rep. Bob Ney led the measure denying any agency or individual power to reschedule a national vote amid terrorism concerns.
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Ohio
Federal Commission On Voting
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Condoleezza Rice
Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
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Wyclef Jean plans Haiti benefit concert in Castries
In Castries St Lucia AP Wyclef Jean announces a December 5 benefit concert to raise funds for Haiti peace stabilization aiming for up to two million attendees He describes visiting Haiti amid upheaval and urges hope through his Creole language album reflecting Haitian refugees experiences In Irvine Elton John Billie Jean King to headline World Team Tennis Smash Hits to aid AIDS foundations with Agassi Roddick to perform and organizers expect over 1 million dollars raised In New Zealand Kiefer Sutherland performs impromptu strip at Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club during Men of Steel show. incident noted by AP and NZ Herald
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Don donates to art gallery after prison life turnaround
In San Francisco the former burglar and addict known as Don gave $10,000 to Blue Room Gallery after inheriting $187,000 from his late mother. Executors located him via his Social Security number and local social workers. Don praised gallery owner Paul Mahder for dignity shown during tough times and hospital visits.
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