British Airways Flight Delayed as Security Checks Persist
A London to Washington flight faced hours of ground time and repeated delays due to intensified U.S. security checks amid a high terrorism alert. Lawmakers urged rapid vulnerability assessments while noting cargo and port security gaps. eight or more BA, AeroMexico, and Air France flights were affected since New Years Eve.
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Airports Begin US-VISIT Fingerprinting At Ports
Foreign entrants to the United States at over 115 airports and 1.4 major seaports will have fingerprints and photographs taken under the US-VISIT program. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Was to launch the system in Atlanta with other officials, aiming to check criminal backgrounds for about 24 million travelers annually.
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Legacy admits spark debate at Texas A&M admissions
Texas A&M officials defend a program admitting over 300 white freshmen from alumni families, sparking criticism for preserving class and white advantage despite a stand against race as a factor. Legacy admits honor grandchildren, children, or siblings of graduates while attracting minority-student goals remain contested.
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Bush Named Texan of the Year by Dallas Morning News
The Dallas Morning News editorial board named President Bush the first Texan of the Year for 2003. It selected him from about 500 suggestions, citing his leadership, vision and trailblazing stance during a year marked by adversity.
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Fort Hood soldiers deployed to relieve troops in Iraq
About 250 Fort Hood soldiers left Saturday for Iraq to relieve active duty troops and reservists returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom. Maj James Woods said they are the first of several thousand from Fort Hood to be deployed this month. Troop deployments from other installations are also expected. On Friday, 49 members
Andersons Attend World Final Rodeo in Las Vegas
Linda and Chuck Putman of Andersons Shoe and Saddle attended the World Final Rodeo in Las Vegas. Chuck sold saddles while Linda enjoyed the rodeo sites. Birthday greetings go to Carole Opryshek on Jan 2 and Baytown Sun Managing Editor David Bloom on Jan 4.
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NRA list labels Spears and others as hostile to gun owners
The National Rifle Association’s Fairfax, Virginia based roster marks Britney Spears, the United Methodist Church, the St. Louis Rams and Hallmark Cards among hundreds of figures and groups deemed hostile to gun owners. A separate Pew Internet report finds 14 percent of Americans download music online, down from prior levels, with no distinction made between peer to peer and licensed services.
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Fed Likely to Keep Rates Low Amid Inflation and Jobs Slump
Washington reports inflation pressures and a fragile job market as policymakers signal rates near rock bottom. The Fed funds target sits around a 40-year trough, shaping overnight lending and broader economic activity. In New York, the recording industry's legal onslaught continues.
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Britney Spears Marries Friend in Las Vegas
Pop star Britney Spears wed childhood friend Jason Allen Alexander of Kentwood Louisiana in a dawn ceremony in Las Vegas. The marriage was annulled the next day with Jive Records confirming the filing for annulment to become official Monday.
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