Lieberman must observe Sabbath on campaign trail
In his presidential bid Democrat Joe Lieberman must avoid speeches, driving, and calls from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. Party leaders in South Carolina and New Hampshire are shifting events to accommodate his observance, complicating campaign scheduling. The article notes the nationwide unemployment rate rising to 6 percent in April, with 48,000 payroll cuts and half a million jobs lost in three months.
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SARS surge in Beijing levels off amid travel curbs
BEIJING officials said the SARS surge in Beijing has leveled off while restrictions curb student travel from the capital. Also on Friday China banned foreign tourists from Tibet and other western regions until the end of May. The May Day holiday restrictions shortened the break and limited travel.
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Companies seek federal tax refunds over inflated earnings
Washington insiders say WorldCom Enron Qwest Communications and HealthSouth pursue refunds or credits for taxes paid on earnings later found to be falsely claimed. A Senate Finance Committee aide disclosed the move as part of ongoing probes into corporate accounting practices. Oklahoma City prosecutors aim to retry conspirator Terry Nichols on 160 state murder charges seeking the death penalty after his federal life sentence.
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Kurds clash with police over quake relief in Bingol
In Celtik suyu, Bin gol, Kurdish protesters fired warning shots and pelted official cars over insufficient earthquake aid as search teams struggle to lift survivors from a collapsed four story school dormitory. By Friday 32 students remained missing after 117 rescued and 49 dead.
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Saddam speech shows fatigue as Iraq vows victory over invaders
Video and audiotape attributed to Saddam Hussein surface amid questions of authenticity. He appears exhausted and uncertain yet tells Iraqis that God will help expel the American British forces, urging patience as the ordeal continues. Authorities review the material, and officials doubt timing and veracity.
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Aretha Franklin told to clean up fire site in Bloomfield Township
After a six month probe into the Oct 25 fire at Aretha Franklin s Bloomfield Township mansion investigators ruled arson. Franklin has 10 days to clean up the site and 30 days to inform the township whether she will renovate or demolish the house. No charges filed.
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Metallica rocks San Quentin inmates in free concert
Metallica performed a free hourlong show for about 300 inmates at San Quentin State Prison. The Marin County based band spent 18 hours filming the video for the title track of its new album St Anger the day before, at the prison.
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Township hobbyist joins Nitetime Needlers guild
Kansas City resident Mr Charlie Scott is the only man among 150 in the Nitetime Needlers guilt guild. He notes the group now uses inclusive language during announcements. Scott taught himself to sew after seeing his former mother in law quilt three years ago.
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