Bush defends right to waive anti-terror laws amid detainee abuses
President Bush asserted no orders to torture and claimed authority to waive wartime laws while defense officials faced accusations of prisoner mistreatment. Documents released at the White House accompany reports of deadly attacks near Balad and Basra, plus a brutal videotaped kidnapping in Iraq.
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Terror Attacks Reach 24 Year High in 2003
Washington reports 208 terrorism incidents in 2003 up from 205 in 2002 with 175 significant events the highest since 1982. Americans were victims in about 1 to 1.5 percent of attacks as Islamic militants caused most casualties. deaths fell to 625 from 725.
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Ports secure as Homeland Security touts measures after tour
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said U S ports are safer than ever as he cited upgrades at the Port of Houston and other facilities. He noted enhanced crew checks perimeter fencing lighting cameras sensors and better documentation while promising more improvements unseen to the public.
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Ethics panel to review DeLay complaint
The House ethics committee will start a 45 day review of Democratic Rep. Chris Bells complaint alleging serious criminal acts by House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. The action is procedural and not about the merits of the allegations.
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Band-Aids and pain in life lessons
A columnist argues that small discomforts teach resilience and prepare children for adulthood. She notes Band-Aids, shots, and splinters hurt but are part of life, ridicules “hurt free” bandages, and jokes about staying away during labor. Deana Nall writes weekly.
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