Dam in Massachusetts showing slow improvement
In Taunton Massachusetts a rain swollen Mill River caused evacuation orders after a 173 year old Whittenton Pond Dam and an upstream dam saw flow adjustments. Officials reported no significant deterioration as water levels fell but closures of schools and highways remained in place amid flood fears.
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Taunton
Mass
Mill River
Massachusetts
Whittenton Pond
Whittenton Mills
Robert Nunes
Baltimore Harbor Tunnels Closes Over Terror Threat
A vague threat to blow up vehicles prompted the closure of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and the reduction of Fort McHenry Tunnel to a single lane in each direction. One person potentially tied to the threat was arrested on immigration charges as the FBI explored the incident. traffic resumed by early afternoon after nearly two hours of diversion.
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Baltimore’s Harbor
FBI
Baltimore Harbor
Fort McHenry
Washington
Philadelphia
New York City
Bush tax panel backs drastic simplified income tax plan
The panel says a simplified system would remove most deductions and credits while keeping overall taxes similar. It would cut complex forms and calculations, with proponents calling it a huge shift and easier for taxpayers.
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Washington, D.C
Bush
Charles O. Rossetti
Internal Revenue Service
Saddam Hussein's defense seeks three month trial delay
Saddam Hussein's lawyer announced a request for a three month adjournment of the Dujail massacre trial. He plans to bring Arab and Western lawyers into the defense and challenge the court's competence. Saddam remains optimistic about innocence despite the charges and potential death penalty if convicted.
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Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Dujail
Khalil al-Duleimi
Associated Press
Iraq
U.S
Baghdad International
al-Duleimi
Miers signals pro life stance in 1989 questionnaire
Harriet Miers pledged support for a constitutional abortion ban with narrow exceptions and backed pro life efforts while a Dallas city council candidate. The White House supplied the unsigned questionnaire to the Senate Judiciary Committee amid confirmation hearings and debate over potential bias in rulings.
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D.C
Supreme Court
Harriet Miers
Senate
Dallas
Miers
Texans United For Life
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Bush
Roe v. Wade
Dianne Feinstein
Judiciary Committee
EU nations declare bird flu a global threat
EU foreign ministers call bird flu a global threat as Roche drugmaker sets up a new U S plant to boost Tamiflu supply and Cipla seeks a Roche license for a generic version. Romania reports a swan with bird flu antibodies near the Ukrainian border amid fears of a westward spread.
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European Union
Asia
Europe
U.S
Roche
EU Executive Commission
Greece
Romania
Turkey
India
Cipla Ltd
Amar Lulla
Night of clashes in Nalchik sparks security lockdown
Security forces sealed off parts of Nalchik after a shootout during a search for militants. A suspect in last week's attacks reportedly died in a police clash as residents stayed home and authorities conducted identity checks and car spot inspections.
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Russia
Interior Ministry
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