U.S. arrests Albany mosque leaders in alleged plot
Federal officials say two Albany mosque leaders, imam Yassin Muhiddin Aref and founder Mohammed Mosharref Hossain, were charged in a money laundering conspiracy tied to a fabricated plot to buy a shoulder fired grenade launcher to assassinate a Pakistani diplomat. No real threat existed and the sting aimed to deter terrorism while removing potential danger.
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Najaf clashes flare as al Sadr militants clash with U.S. forces
In Najaf and other Shiite areas, Muqtada al Sadr's Mahdi Army clashes with U.S. and Iraqi forces kill at least 20 Iraqis and one U.S. soldier. A U.S. helicopter was shot down, a shrine damaged, and a cemetery bombed as fighters battled near al Sadr's Najaf house amid renewed cease-fire tensions.
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Abu Ghraib abuse hearing reveals evasive reporting by guards
Military interrogators testified they witnessed guards abusing detainees at Abu Ghraib and saw prisoners kept naked and humiliated. They admitted failing to report incidents up the chain, while detailing acts meant to intimidate and control inmates. Prosecutors focus on rogue guards rather than England alone.
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Staten Island ferry director arraigned on charges
Patrick Ryan, director of ferries for New York City, pleaded not guilty to 14 counts of manslaughter in the October 15 Staten Island ferry wreck. He left the federal courthouse without comment. The crash, one of the city’s worst mass disasters, killed eleven and wounded many after the pilot blacked out and the Andrew J Barberi hit a maintenance pier.
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Bryant accuser faces setback amid media glare in Denver
In Denver the woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape faced a setback as a judge released about 200 pages from a closed hearing, court staff posted her name online, and media headlines drew attention to her sex life. Her lawyers warned she may withdraw from the trial.
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Short staffed port inspectors curb infected food at border
Homeland Security faces a labor shortage of agricultural inspectors, cutting interceptions of infected items by 32 percent in late 2003 versus 2002. Vacancies and cross training with customs slowed full deployment, while officials claim cleaner shipments and updated procedures lessen pest entry risk.
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Jobless claims decline signals tentative labor recovery
The Labor Department says seasonally adjusted initial claims fell by 11 000 to 336 000 for the week ending July 31, the lowest since early July. Continuings benefits dropped 35 000 to 2.91 million for the week ending July 24, while analysts note volatility tied to auto plant retooling and mixed retail results with Wal Mart gains and weaker apparel sales. The stock market fell as oil fears weighed on sentiment.
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