Howard Dean ends bid after poor Iowa run
In Burlington Vermont, Howard Dean ends his bid for the presidency after finishing third in Iowa, second in New Hampshire, and single digits in several states. Dean vows to maintain a grass-roots network while encouraging delegates to stay active and support the party’s eventual nominee. John Kerry leads with 15 wins, Edwards rising, and Dean urges continued political effort.
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Skilling to face criminal charges in Enron collapse
Federal prosecutors prepare an indictment against former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling. Sources say he is expected to surrender to the FBI and appear in federal court in Houston on charges linked to Enron's collapse, two years after Congress testimony claiming he knew nothing of problems. Kenneth Lay not charged at this time.
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First Lady Sees Gay Marriage Debate as Open Issue
Laura Bush says gay marriages are a shocking issue for some and should be debated by Americans, not decided by courts or city officials. She endorses teen abstinence programs, supports education discussions, and defends her husband’s conduct while on a national trip to raise funds and discuss policy.
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Bush is troubled by gay marriage and says marriage should be defined by the people
President Bush said he is troubled by gay weddings in San Francisco and Massachusetts court actions. He defended keeping to a man and woman marriage while noting he will let the people decide. conservatives expect a ban, but he gave no commitment.
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New TSA guidelines set higher fines for carry on risks
Washington outlines penalties for attempting to bring knives and explosives on planes with fines up to 250 dollars for knives and 10 000 dollars for explosives. TSA testimony notes intercepts of firearms and knives since 2001, urging stricter enforcement amid Homeland Security era reforms.
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Martha Stewart defense aims to head off securities fraud case
Martha Stewart's lawyer offered two year old news reports to show she acted on prudent business decisions and sought to discredit rumors about insider trading. The government seeks securities fraud charges tied to ImClone stock sales and alleged lies to investigators. potential penalty up to ten years in prison.
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Twin rovers inspect holes on opposite skies of Mars
Los Angeles reports NASA notes Opportunity rover used its robotic arm to study a 4 inch trench on Mars. The trench shows uneven bottom and walls, hinting at hematite rich soil formed in water. Spirit rover meanwhile moved toward a shallow mood as teams analyze mineral data for past water activity.
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Black hole tears apart star in distant galaxy
Astronomers report the first strong evidence of a supermassive black hole ripping a star, partially consuming it, after an X-ray blast near the galaxy RX J1242-41 about 700 million light-years away. The debris' infall radiates as the star meets the black hole, says Gunther Hasinger of MPI for Extraterrestrial Physics.
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