US to cut Iraq troop levels by about seven thousand
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld announced cuts in Iraq reducing total U S forces to about 130 000 by March from a base around 138 000 The plan shifts some troops to support roles and fuels debate over a faster pullout with Gen Casey expressing cautious optimism for further reductions next spring while warning against expecting end of 2006.
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Bonfires guide Papa Noel to Louisiana bayous this year
In Lutcher and nearby towns on River Road, roughly 100 tepee shaped bonfires rise along the levee as spectators gather for Christmas Eve. Katrina evacuees find comfort while residents build fire frames from driftwood and wood provided by storm damage trees. A wooden helicopter tribute honors air rescue workers who saved people from Katrina floods.
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Alito Defends Government Wiretap Powers From 1984 Memo
The memo from Samuel Alito, then in the Reagan Justice Department, argues for immunity for attorneys general when authorizing wiretaps while noting tactical reasons not to raise the issue. The National Archives released the documents amid scrutiny of domestic spying practices.
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FEMA chief pledges help for Houston evacuees but avoids housing vouchers
FEMA Acting Director R David Paulison pledged ongoing collaboration with Houston on hurricane evacuees while avoiding a commitment to fund the city's 12 month housing vouchers. He said FEMA will be flexible and not abandon Houston as officials seek to keep evacuees in their new homes.
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Bill) White
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Iraq Shiite bloc open to Sunni coalition talks
The leading Shiite alliance in Iraq said it would discuss Sunni Arab participation in a new government while mass protests paralyzed streets over the Dec 15 parliamentary vote. Prime Minister al Jaafari urged faith in the electoral process after meeting U S Defense Secretary Rumsfeld who signaled possible U S troop reductions. A Sudanese diplomat and five others were kidnapped after prayers at a Baghdad mosque as about 20,000 protesters demanded fair elections.
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