Baytown Considers Charter Overhaul At Workshops
Baytown City Council revisits a 2004 charter review process to rewrite the 60 year old document and debates executive sessions and a 2002 four man fire engine staffing amendment. A $45,000 Baytown Chamber of Commerce tourism contract is on the agenda alongside regular business. Workshop starts 4 45 p m in City Hall and the regular meeting at 6 30 p m.
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Alito defends judicial record in contentious confirmation hearing
Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito faced Democratic questions about his credibility and past affiliations. He said he would be himself if confirmed and rejected viewing the Princeton alumni magazine writings as his views. He refused to state whether he believes the Constitution lacks a right to abortion, citing appropriateness of discussing future cases.
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Washington
Alito
Diverted United Express flight diverted to Salt Lake City
A United Express flight from Eugene to Denver was diverted to Salt Lake City after a woman, Bogdana Georgieva, 35, scuffled with crew and passengers and claimed a bomb on board. No device was found. Georgieva was charged with interference with a flight crew as passengers subdued her during landing.
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Explosives Found Off Huntington Beach Harbor
Divers uncovered commercial grade blasting caps on the ocean floor south of Los Angeles near Huntington Beach. Eight caps were placed under 9 to 15 feet of water. a cell phone ban was imposed along the shoreline to prevent detonation risks for divers, swimmers, and boaters.
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Los Angeles
Jim Amormino
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Bush declares disaster for nine Texas wildfire counties
President Bush issued a disaster declaration retroactive to December 1 for Callahan Cooke Eastland Erath Hood Montague Palo Pinto Tarrant and Wise counties in North and West Texas. FEMA said more counties may be added as surveys finish. Individual assistance and public aid available as fires killed three people burned over 250000 acres and 340 homes since late December.
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Wise
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Shiite Leader Seeks Help to Defeat Insurgents in Iraq
In Baghdad a leading Shiite politician marked Eid al Adha by asking God to smite the insurgency and warned his bloc will oppose substantive changes to Iraq's new constitution as Sunni Arabs demand. U S soldiers killed six insurgents in a Baghdad firefight, including two with death belts. A suspect was arrested and a weapons cache seized with 400 pounds of homemade explosives and bomb components for 15 devices. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion 502nd Infantry Regiment faced fire, stated Spc. George Welcome of the 101st Airborne Division.
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101St Airborne Division
Sharon's Life Still In Danger After Major Stroke
Ariel Sharon's life remains in danger after a massive stroke despite signs of improvement. Dr. Jose Cohen, one of his neurosurgeons, told Israel TV that while progress continues the prime minister is not yet out of danger and doctors remain cautious each day.
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Jerusalem
Ariel Sharon
Jose Cohen
Israel TV
WHO seeks to calm fears on Turkey bird flu outbreak
Turkey faces a rising bird flu scare as 15 people are infected across the country in a week. Neighbors ramp up border checks, disinfection, leaflets, and bird bans while officials warn these steps may not stem spread. FAO expert Juan Lubroth notes the virus could be spreading despite controls.
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Ankara
Juan Lubroth
U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization
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