Probe of terrorist attacks tests trust with Muslim community
In Paterson New Jersey four FBI agents questioned Ali Erikenoglu asking for his Social Security number phone numbers work address education passport and friends. The incident follows a broader push to locate suspects while managing sensitivity amid community distrust. FBI officials say investigations vary and acknowledge many innocent people may be questioned.
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Yaser Elmenshawy
New Jersey Council of Mosques
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Yemen
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Man wanted in two slayings arrested in Mexico City
Juan Manuel Casillas, 22, was arrested at a gas station in Mexico City on a murder case dating to 1998. He is accused of killing his two cousins, Jessica Zavala, 15, and Olivia Munguia, 17, as they walked to school. Extradition to the United States hinges on a non‑death penalty plea offer from Los Angeles prosecutors.
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Jessica Yvette Zavala
Olivia Munguia
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House passes defense bill amid missile shift and terrorism focus
The House approved a 343 billion defense bill funding the president’s request while diverting some missile defense funds to counterterrorism after the Sept. 11 attacks. The 396-17 vote supported a bipartisan amendment. Senate debates over base closings and war funding continued as conference talks loom.
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Powell urges Taliban to deport bin Laden over terrorism
Secretary Powell said growing international pressure may push the Taliban to come to its senses and hand over Osama bin Laden for justice. He noted the Taliban face near total global isolation and could gain benefits from improved Western ties if they cooperate. Powell spoke in an AP interview amid Bush terrorism briefings and talks with Koizumi and Ruggiero, with planned meetings with Egyptian, Dutch, and Irish ministers.
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