Senate showdown looms as party splits on judicial nominees
Senate leaders claim strong backing for their positions as the chamber readies a vote on blocking the minority’s right to filibuster president nominated judges. Frist plans to bring up Owen and Brown for votes and possible rule changes to ban filibusters if needed.
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Violence in Uzbek border towns deepens in Fergana valley
In clashes near the Kyrgyz border eight Uzbek soldiers and three militants died while 500 Uzbeks fled across the frontier. Andijan saw hundreds killed and about 2,000 wounded as government troops moved to quell protests in the Fourth-largest city, with security tight and civilians burying victims.
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Palestinians Mark Al Nakba Amid Palestinian Israeli Celebrations
Palestinians in Ramallah mourn the Al Nakba anniversary as Israelis celebrate 57 years since independence. A Palestinian militant flashes a V sign during protests while sirens and rallies mark the day in the West Bank.
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Sting Surprises Fan Onstage At Irving Plaza Concert
At Irving Plaza Sting invited a female fan to sing End of the Game. The fan danced and sang into a mic with a teleprompter, then Sting shook her hand and thanked the crowd. The intimate show featured new hits and classics like Roxanne.
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Radio host Crazy Cabbie to serve year for tax evasion
Lee Mroszak known as Crazy Cabbie pleaded guilty to failing to pay taxes for three years starting in 2001 after boasting on the Howard Stern Show. He won $100,000 in a 2001 boxing match against Stuttering John Melendez, drawing 4,000 fans in Atlantic City. A U S District Judge Gleson called the gloating factor aggravating.
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