Anniversary observed at Oklahoma City bombing memorial
The ninth anniversary observance at the Oklahoma City National Memorial honored 168 victims with 168 seconds of silence and the reading of names by survivors and relatives. Attendees included family members from Sept. 11, and a new exhibit opened featuring 23 artworks from the Murrah building. The trial of Terry Nichols continued in McAlester on related charges.
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New security measures announced by Homeland Security chief
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced a new task force with nine Cabinet agencies to improve counterterrorism coordination and expand a secure real time communications network to all 50 states and major urban areas. He cited upcoming symbolic events including Memorial Day, G Eight in Georgia, July Fourth celebrations, and the Boston and New York conventions and the Athens Olympics as targets to watch while noting no specific intelligence of attacks.
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Fallujah leaders urge surrender of heavy weapons to avoid renewed fighting
Fallujah civic leaders and American officials call insurgents to turn in heavy arms in exchange for guarantees not to renew the assault on the city. Brig. Gen. Kimmitt warns that failure could trigger a final Marine offensive as Bush pressed Spain over its Iraq troop withdrawal.
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Shell executives say tired of lying over reserves
A Shell inquiry found managers knew for years the company overstated oil and gas reserves, prompting a CFO exit and downgrades totaling 4.85 billion barrels. Shell shares slipped to 7.05 dollars in London as resignations followed the disclosure and investor anger grew.
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Supreme Court rejects Texas redistricting case
The Supreme Court refused to hear challenges by 11 Texas Senate Democrats over the 32 district map. The court let lower court rulings stand, backing a GOP plan that bypassed two thirds Senate approval and cleared the map despite protests that it harms minority voters.
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