White House aide with Abramoff ties resigns
A key aide to Karl Rove resigned after a congressional report cited hundreds of contacts between Jack Abramoff and the White House. Susan Ralston submitted her resignation less than five weeks before elections, amid corruption concerns. Dana Perino confirmed the resignation was accepted to avoid distraction at an important time.
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N C waste plant explosion prompts mass evacuations
APEX N C AP a hazardous waste disposal plant at EQ Industrial Services exploded igniting a fire and triggering evacuations for more than 17 000 residents near Raleigh A greenish yellow chlorine cloud formed with 44 people treated in emergency rooms all later released no workers were inside the plant during the blasts
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Iraq murder case reveals disturbing accusations
In Camp Pendleton a Navy medic pleaded guilty to kidnapping and conspiracy in the death of Hashim Ibrahim Awad as seven Marines face court martial for murder and related charges. Melson J. Bacos testified he urged releasing Awad, then helped cover up the killing by firing an AK 47 and planting the rifle on the victim. The defendants include Cpl Marshall Magincalda, S Sgt Lawrence Hutchins, Cpl Trent Thomas, Lance Cpl Robert Pennington, Lance Cpl Tyler Jackson, Pfc John Jodka, and Lance Cpl Jerry Shumate Jr.
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Six Powers Pursue Possible Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program
United States Britain France Germany China and Russia said they would pursue UN sanctions on Iran after London talks. The joint statement expressed disappointment at Tehran’s refusal to suspend uranium enrichment and noted debate over timing and scope of measures. US Undersecretary Burns stressed moving to sanctions to raise the stakes despite not naming a specific plan.
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UN Security Council urges North Korea to cancel test
The Security Council adopted a presidential statement calling North Korea to halt its planned nuclear test and return to talks on scrapping its program. Japan pressed for the measure ahead of Prime Minister Abe's Beijing and Seoul trips. A U.N. diplomat said the text was finalized in closed session.
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