Gaza battle escalates as seven Palestinians die in rocket incident
Gaza City reports seven dead including a Hamas fugitive, his wife, and their toddler after a third rocket strike in 24 hours. The spike in casualties pushes the two-day toll to 39 dead and over 130 wounded on both sides, challenging Bush's peace plan. Abbas vows to keep pressure on militants, while Sharon refuses to wait for Abbas to seal a deal.
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House passes 82 billion tax cut with child credits
The House narrowly approved an 82 billion package extending 1000 child tax credits through the decade. Rebates for low income families would be delayed until next year while checks of up to 400 per child go to middle income households this summer. The vote signals a clash with the Senate over final terms and possible rebates for low income families later.
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New FDA rules speed up generic drug approvals
Washington reports the FDA will curb patent lawsuits by brand-name firms that delay generic drug approvals. The rule, effective August 18, limits 30 month delays to a single period and blocks frivolous patents such as packaging patents from triggering any extension.
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Americans threaten to block NATO spending
In Brussels, the United States warned it may withhold funding for a NATO headquarters unless Belgium changes a law. Army launcher Tommy Sanks was charged with war crimes. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld chaired a meeting where NATO allies took historic steps to strengthen the alliance against new threats.
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Hydrogen debate sparks ozone risk in fuel cell push
A Science magazine report warns that wide use of hydrogen fuel cells could harm the ozone layer if hydrogen leaks from pipelines storage and power facilities. Researchers say 10 to 20 percent of hydrogen might escape into the atmosphere, offsetting eco gains from water byproduct energy.
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Biggest U S assault since the war hits Duluiyah triangle
U S jets bombed a suspected terrorist camp as troops swept Sunni towns around Tikrit and Duluiyah. Ground forces kicked in doors, arrested hundreds, and searched for Saddam loyalists amid heavy fighting. one US helicopter was shot down and an F-16 crashed, with four US soldiers wounded and no American fatalities.
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Campos Career Plans After Firm Dismissal From NBC Show
Dallas lawyer and NBC reality star Rob Campos says he will continue practicing law despite Mathur Law Offices ending its association after The Smoking Gun's report of a 1999 incident at the Naval Justice School. Campos says he was an independent contractor at the firm and rented space, not an employee. He remains on For Love or Money where he picks a mate from 15 contestants with a $1 million prize.
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Impersonator officer tackled after high speed chase
A man posing as a police officer was stopped after a six mile pursuit when a real officer noticed blue lights on the Crown Victoria. The suspect crashed into a utility pole and was captured after stop sticks punctured his tires.
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