Former officer faces retrial in handcuffed suspect beating
In Los Angeles a white former police officer was found by a jury to have deadlocked over whether he used excessive force after punching and slamming a handcuffed black suspect onto a squad car. Jurors deliberated more than three days before Judge William Hollingsworth Jr. declared a hung jury. Prosecutors weigh retrial. a Sept. 22 hearing will decide if one occurs with any trial set to begin Sept. 29.
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Iraqis Accept Death of Hussein Sons After Audiotape
In Tikrit crowds question reports of Odai and Qusai Hussein being killed as an audiotape attributed to Saddam acknowledges them as martyrs in the struggle against the U S occupation. US soldiers remove a black flag bearing their names found at a local government building.
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Bush backs Sharon in White House talks
President Bush offers broad support to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on key issues. He moderates criticism of the West Bank security fence as he and Sharon plan to minimize Palestinian suffering as the barrier runs through disputed lands.
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Taylor hedges on ceding power as fighting surges
In Liberia's capital Monrovia and surrounding areas violence erupts as Charles Taylor again hesitates to quit the presidency. Civilians endure danger at makeshift camps while rebels vow to pause hostilities only when peacekeepers arrive and a cease fire is announced.
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Medical Association offers online guide on drive fitness for elderly
The American Medical Association released an online guide to help doctors assess whether elderly patients remain fit to drive. It advises checking for cataracts, arthritis, strokes and certain medications, and notes varying state reporting laws. The guide, available on the AMA site with a print version to come, follows recent crashes and emphasizes preventing tragedy.
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Iraq Governing Council names first president amid hunt for Saddam
Ibrahim al Jaafari a Shiite Muslim from the Islamic Dawa Party was chosen as the council's first president. The nine member panel will rotate the presidency and oversee spending while drafting a constitution. U S troops intensify the hunt for Saddam Hussein described as constantly on the move with lessons from Tikrit and Baghdad.
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Oprah Winfrey seeks more Maui real estate in Kula
Oprah Winfrey and Bob Greene reportedly bid on several Kula properties in Maui while some offers are accepted. The Maui News notes Winfrey already owns 100 shorefront acres in Hana and continues expansion on Maui.
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Las Vegas case ends with modest $250 award over rude care
Aris Belavilas sued Dr. Ty Weller for $5,000 citing disrespectful treatment. A Las Vegas small claims court awarded $250, while Weller called the outcome appalling and warned about impact on other patients. The dispute centers on perceived patient respect and time value.
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