AmeriCorps to Cut Funding for 2000 Groups Across Nation
AmeriCorps plans to trim grants affecting more than 2,000 nonprofit groups as the agency prepares its first funding announcements for the coming year. A spokesman said the first round will omit programs that previously received support, signaling selective renewal. In Iraq, Kurdish leaders from the KDP and PUK form a six member committee to map a single northern government plan.
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Cuba shifts anti Europe stance with embassy action
Fidel Castro's government seized the Spanish embassy cultural center in Havana as part of a broader anti Europe campaign. The move followed protests outside the Spanish and Julian embassies and signals a hard line against European alignment with Western policies. Powell urged Syria and several Arab states to cooperate in quashing Middle East terrorism.
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FBI vows reforms in handling terror suspects
FBI Director Art Mueller promised changes in how illegal aliens suspected of terrorism are treated after an inspector general report criticized lengthy detentions. The report noted 762 aliens held up to eight months and faulted FBI authority to determine ongoing threat status.
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Hunt goes on for Iraqi leaders on most-wanted list
The US led coalition has detained over half of 55 top Iraqi fugitives, but Saddam Hussein and his sons remain unaccounted for. Bremer said progress is steady as officials admit some fugitives have fled or gone into hiding, with Saddam the highest priority despite uncertainty over his fate.
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Charter fishing boat capsizes off Oregon coast
A 32 foot charter boat with 19 aboard capsized after a large wave near Garibaldi Oregon. At least nine died, eight survived with hypothermia, two remain missing, and rescuers searched Tillamook Bay area as Coast Guard and volunteers aided survivors and recovered bodies.
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ESPY nominees lead with Williams and Sorenstam
Serena Williams and Annika Sorenstam head the ESPY Awards nominees with 17 sport specific categories. Williams seeks best female tennis player after winning the Australian Open, while Sorenstam pursues a second straight best female golfer award. Other nominees include Tiger Woods, Barry Bonds, Rich Gannon and Jean-Sebastien Giguere.
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