MasterCard says 68 thousand of cards at higher risk
MasterCard reports about 68 000 of 13.9 million accounts are at higher risk of fraud. A spokeswoman says most cardholders need not fear identity theft and advises those at risk to monitor accounts closely. The figure is described as a small fraction with no broad exposure.
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Runaway bride and alleged killer case spark story rights windfall
Ashley Smith whose 911 call helped capture Brian Nichols and Jennifer Wilbanks, the runaway bride, sold story rights to publishers with advances around 500000 dollars each. Entertainment experts say the deals could grow into millions if films are made, though publishers have not disclosed financial terms.
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Defense opens in Killen civil rights workers slayings
In Philadelphia Mississippi Oscar Kenneth Killen testifies his brother Edgar Ray Killen was at a Fathers Day gathering when the three civil rights workers were killed. Edgar Ray Killen, 80, faces state murder charges in the 1964 deaths of Andrew Goodman Michael Schwerner and James Chaney.
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European leaders fail to restore direction for the EU
EU summit ends without agreement on future steps for the 25 nation bloc. Leaders blame each other as France and the Netherlands reject the proposed constitution, delaying ratification while Denmark and Portugal delay referendums. Britain and France clash over budget refunds and farming subsidies amid a perceived crisis and drift.
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U.S. Iraqi Offensive Pushes West Into Karabilah Qaim
Desert battles near the Syrian border kill about 50 insurgents in two offensives. Two American soldiers die north of Baghdad while transporting a prisoner. About 100 insurgents captured, 3 U.S. troops wounded, civilians injured by insurgent use of human shields.
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DiCaprio hit by bottle at party attended by Paris Hilton ex
Leonardo DiCaprio required about a dozen stitches after a woman struck him with a glass object near his ear at a 4 am gathering at Rick Salomon’s home in Los Angeles. Spokesman Ken Sunshine confirmed the assault as witnesses restrained the attacker. In Mexico City Shakira drew thousands promoting her album Fijacion Oral Vol 1.
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Blair warned Bush on Iraq after Saddam exit memo
In a March 14 2002 memo Tony Blair's adviser David Manning told the prime minister that President Bush had yet to find answers to big questions about an Iraq war including what happens on the morning after. Tehran mayor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a presidential candidate, attends a press conference following Iran elections.
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Tehran Mayor Enters Presidential Run-Off
Tehran's arch-conservative mayor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, 49, surged to second place in Iran's presidential race. Backed by ruling clerics and the Revolutionary Guards, he faces a head-to-head contest against a renowned statesman in the run-off.
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Lebanon votes to shape future as region votes stretch out
In Beirut and across regions, staggered parliamentary elections begin as Lebanon seeks a future free from Syrian influence after Damascus pulled its last troops in April. The contest continues with 100 lawmakers already chosen in earlier rounds and northern Suinuies emerging as a key prize.
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Bear interrupts fishing trip at Summit Lake camp
In Dunbar West Virginia Larry Gaynor 67 and his brother Billy Bob 53 were camping at Summit Lake near Richwood when a black bear entered their site. The bear dragged their cooler 30 yards into the woods and slammed it into a tree scattering a case of Coors Light. The bear drank three cans and could have drunk more if interrupted.
Las Vegas to pay for massive Centennial birthday cake
Las Vegas must cover 95000 for a basketball court sized cake created for the centennial celebration. The 131000 pound cake, built by 600 volunteers, measured 102 feet long 52 feet wide and 20 inches high marking Sin City’s 100th birthday.
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