Sharon pledges to lift West Bank closure and free prisoners
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday he would lift a punitive West Bank closure by this weekend and free some prisoners while insisting on a swift crackdown on violent groups. The talks also aimed to resolve security and statehood disputes ahead of a three way summit in Jordan with President Bush.
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US and allies seek reconciliation at summit
Washington observers note the global economic summit will try to mend transatlantic rifts sparked by the Iraq war. Leaders aim to boost sluggish economies, combat AIDS, and push Middle East peace, though President Bush plans to leave early, underscoring lingering differences.
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Irradiated burgers head for school menus
The Agriculture Department seeks ground meat treated with gamma rays or electricity for the national school lunch program. Suppliers will be bid by January as 28 million children may face irradiated hamburgers next year amid mixed public reaction.
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Autopsy details emerge in Peterson murder case
Autopsy reports indicate Lach Peterson's unborn son had 11/2 loops of plastic tape around the neck and a shoulder to shoulder cut after surfacing in San Francisco Bay. Prosecutors say evidence should be presented in court via witnesses, not leaked to media, as the judge weighs a gag order.
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Troop Boost Considered as Iraq Attacks Rise
In Baghdad area commanders discussed sending more US troops to volatile zones such as Fallujah while the 3rd Infantry Division remains in country. Senior leaders complain materiel shortages and repairs lag, leaving Bradleys and tanks not fully mission capable as combat risks grow.
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Jolie Thornton divorce ends Hollywood romance
Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton divorce after two years of marriage citing irreconcilable differences. The pair wed in May 2000 and drew media attention for their wild life, blood necklaces, and publicized affection.
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High School Rock Paper Scissors Tourney Ends in Defeat
Thomas Shaffer organized a 75 student rock paper scissors contest at Elizabethtown Area High School with gym, trophies, and a dairy sponsor. He won 19 straight but lost to Jeff Leggett, who vows to run next year’s tournament and emphasizes skill over luck. In Nebraska, Sen. Pam Brown proposed a tongue in cheek hostile-border amendment to spotlight casino gambling, later withdrawn, as Nebraskans spend about 250 million yearly at Iowa casinos.
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