Israeli Iraqi weapons claim questioned by inquiry
Parliamentary investigators fault Israeli intelligence for basing the Iraq WMD claim largely on speculation. They conclude Israel pressured Western allies toward war and criticize agencies for failing to detect Iraq’s chemical and nuclear programs. The 80 page report rebukes Israel’s intelligence community.
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Gasoline prices rise to record high nationwide
Across the United States average gasoline costs climbed to a record high of 1.80 per gallon for all grades, with Trilby Lundberg predicting demand from improving economy, Memorial Day travel, and longer daylight will keep prices from falling soon.
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Vitamin E linked to lower risk of bladder cancer
ORLANDO Florida experts report that consuming vitamin E rich foods such as nuts and olive oil may cut bladder cancer risk in half in men, based on a new study presented at a cancer conference. The findings follow decades of fluctuating views on vitamin E’s protective power.
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Commissioners press for Rice public testimony
White House allies and Republicans push to hear Condoleezza Rice testify publicly as Sept 11 commission members demand access. Rice favors meeting victims families. Bush shows no sign of change. Clarke accuses Clinton era actions of being stronger against al Qaida and calls for more declassification.
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Israeli Prime Minister Sharon Faces Indictment Recommendation
State Attorney Edna Arbel urged indicting Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for bribe taking, a move that could push him toward resignation or accelerate the Gaza withdrawal plan. Final decision rests with Attorney General Meni Mazuz within a month. Police allege bribes tied to a Greek tourism project and a Tel Aviv land rezoning, with links to Sharon's 1999 foreign minister tenure and his son Gilad.
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Jackie Chan Calls Taiwan Vote a World’s Biggest Joke
Hong Kong star Jackie Chan condemned Taiwan's March presidential election as the biggest joke in the world after Chen Shui-bian's narrow win and protests by thousands. Chan spoke at a Shanghai news conference aired on Taiwan TV, saying he was upset and couldn't sleep.
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Gotti Draft Evasion Ties to 1963 Kennedy Era
Newly released FBI documents recount John Gotti dodging the 1963 draft on the day of President Kennedy's assassination. The papers trace his shift from street life to mob leadership, his 1965 arrest for car theft, and his rise to head of the Gambino family by 1985. He was jailed for life in 1992 and died in 2002.
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