Yale Grants 2800 Degrees Amid Rain and Security After Bomb Threat
Yale University awarded 2,800 degrees in a rain soaked ceremony with extra security following a bomb explosion at its law school last week. Uniformed police patrolled the campus and bag checks occurred as graduates and onlookers attended the main ceremony and a later law school event. Mary Fan of Phoenix expressed concern for her elderly grandparents in attendance but felt safer after seeing security measures.
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SARS moves Toronto hospitals back to high alert
Toronto hospitals return to high alert as dozens more possible SARS cases emerge while the WHO places the city back on its SARS-affected list. Health officials caution against travel as case counts rise in China and Taiwan reports 15. Taiwan’s capital health chief resigns over a hospital outbreak.
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Half of eligible victims have yet to file for funds
NEW YORK victims eligible for the Sept 11 compensation fund have not filed claims as the program nears its end this year. About 3 000 were eligible and 1 719 applied. checks average 1 4 million and accepting funds forfeits the right to sue. Victor Colaio, who lost two sons, weighs whether the option suits high earners in ongoing legal disputes.
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Grenbrook High votes to expel 31 hazing students
Grenbrook High School District 225 Board votes to expel 31 students tied to a videotaped hazing incident. Suspendeds remain banned from grounds and activities, including graduation, while grades are frozen at current levels.
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Baton Rouge area serial killer suspect Derrick Todd Lee named
Police issued a murder warrant for Derrick Todd Lee after DNA from Yoder linked him to the killings of five women in south Louisiana. The FBI issued a fugitive warrant and a photo was released as authorities urged the public to help locate him.
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Auditors to Oversee Iraq Reconstruction Funds
Auditors headed to Iraq as planners note money moves by plane and footlocker cash. Pentagon led offices say American troops distribute about 1 million dollars daily while contracts and frozen Iraqi assets mix with US and UN rules. Officials warn the finances are frighteningly complex and opaque.
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Idol duo lights up Today show in stormy crowd
Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken drew a loud, rain soaked crowd on NBCs Today show. They performed for Memorial Day fans and joined Katie Couric for a playful moment with Aikens hat joke. Studdard praised his instant stardom.
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Las Cruces mayor removes door to promote open government
Bill Mattiace began his mayoralty by removing the door to the City Hall office, inviting public chats and open meetings. He reports the policy works, though some developers initially sought privacy. one left muttering that there was no door. Local politics tie him to a 1999 city council win and a special election after the prior mayor left for state work.
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