Fed Raises Rates Again as Economy Shows Signs of Recovery
The Federal Reserve lifted rates a quarter point for the fourth time in five months, signaling ongoing tightening amid signs the economy is rebounding from a summer slowdown. Greenspan and other policy makers noted improvements in growth and the labor market, with economists expecting higher rates in the coming months.
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France and U S Evacuate Trapped Foreigners in Ivory Coast
The United States and allies launched a major evacuation from Abidjan after attacks on civilians and peacekeepers. French troops rescued citizens by boat while convoys ferried foreigners from homes under a climate of tense reports on mass uprisings. Roscoe Howard and about 20 Americans reached Accra on a Canada organized flight after a church trip to Abidjan.
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Dispute Delays Russian U S Efforts to Destroy Weapons
Moscow reports that funding disputes and lucrative contracts between Russia and the United States slow the international program to eliminate 44 000 tons of chemical weapons by 2012. Over 20 nations including G8 members have pledged funds, but most aid bypasses the Russian government, flowing to contractors, many non Russian.
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Peterson judge removes second juror in trial
Redwood City Calif The Scott Peterson murder trial faces further upheaval as Judge Alfred A Delucchi dismisses the jury foreman for a second time in two days The jurors are ordered to begin deliberations anew amid ongoing courtroom drama and uncertainty about the panel's stance Legal experts say the removals do not prove a deadlock or imminent verdict
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U.S. Forces Seize Most Of Fallujah In Urban Battle
U.S. troops and Iraqi security forces expanded control to about seventy percent of Fallujah while fighting continued through the insurgent stronghold. At least ten Americans and one Iraqi soldier were killed, with seventy one insurgents reported dead as the urban combat entered its third day. Marines pressed house to house searches for fighters and weapons in Jalan.
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Arafat to Be Buried at Ramallah After Complicating Talks
Palestinian leaders set a unity path after Yasser Arafat dies in Paris. Rauhi Fattouh named caretaker head of the Palestinian Authority for up to 60 days as plans shift to bury Arafat at his Mugata compound in Ramallah with a funeral in Egypt. Israel will not interfere beyond restricting VIP attendance.
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Williams pursues fashion while still loving tennis
Serena Williams says she loves playing tennis and has an undeniable talent for design, sketching outfits with colors she foresees as hot. She plans to wear new designs next year as she attends a London film premiere.
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Howell businessman loses pumpkin chunkin title in Delaware win
Bruce Bradford of Howell and his nine ton contraption finish second at the 18th annual World Championship Punkin Chunkin after a rival’s device throws a gourd 4 224 feet near Sussex County Delaware. Bradford’s pumpkin travels 4056 feet. He calls the trophy the ugliest in the world while noting his 2003 record remains. In Red Bank Tennessee a separate case reports Paul Eugene Levengood, 57, charged with two counts of sexual battery after two employees accuse spankings at work. Bail set at 2000 dollars with a November court date.
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