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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2004
Page
9
Federal officials report 1,000 investigations into online child pornography trafficking via peer to peer networks. The probe centers on P2P file sharing which enables direct computer connections and greater anonymity than central servers.
U.S. and Iraqi forces push into Najaf as Muqtada al Sadr militiamen strike Nasiriyah and Karbala with shells and gunfire. Explosions in Baghdad and near the Shiite holy city raise fears of wider attacks as priests and civilians endure the violence.
Heavy fighting in Rafah Gaza Strip leaves two Israeli soldiers and a Palestinian dead as troops seize houses and bulldoze at least 35 buildings near the camp edge. Militants fire from alleys while helicopters and heavy gunfire respond. a soldier is killed during an evacuation, with additional wounded.
After nine months in Abu Ghraib, Hussein Sami and 293 prisoners were released amid continued insurgent threats and calls to close the jail. Guards reportedly insulted inmates as U S forces cleared the facility and prepared to release 475 more next Friday.
US Army charges Cpl. Charles A. Graner with seven counts including conspiracy maltreatment and adultery in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse case. Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt announced arraignment set for Thursday. Graner denies the charges through his attorney.
Democratic governors press the Bush administration task force to speed up its work on legalizing prescription drug imports. The panel’s final public meeting occurred Friday, with findings to Health and Human Services Secretary Thompson by fall. Senators also push for an early vote.
Beyonce and Tina Knowles announce a joint venture with Wear Me Apparel founders to create a contemporary women’s brand. The line, directed by the stars, targets 2005 stores with plans for sportswear and potential expansion into accessories jewelry lingerie swimwear and childrenswear. Fantasia Barrino shines amid Idol voting drama in High Point.
Louisiana Rep. Derrick Shepherd faces laughter and a chant from colleagues as his bill to criminalize exposing undergarments or intimate areas prompts debate. Opponents warn of a fashion police risk and enforcement issues while supporters urge decency standards.
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