Bush backs UAE ports deal despite new security review
President Bush reaffirmed support for DP World’s takeover of some U S port operations, even as a second security review is opened. He urged Congress to examine the facts while lawmakers on both sides criticize the initial approval and Coast Guard concerns.
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At Least 68 Die in Iraq Bombings After Curfew Lifted
Sunnis and Shiites traded bombings and mortars in Baghdad killing at least 68 as curfew ended. Attacks struck religious sites including the Shiite Abdel Hadi Chalabi mosque and a gas station, with nine more bodies found later. Officials warned of broader sectarian civil war risks and regional instability.
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Supreme Court bars extortion claims against abortion protesters
The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that federal extortion and racketeering laws cannot be used against demonstrators outside abortion clinics. The decision ends a 20 year legal fight and limits criminal tools for clinics aiming to curb protests.
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Mardi Gras Crowds Shrink in New Orleans After 2005 Storm
Mardi Gras crowds were smaller than usual in New Orleans as the eight day pre Lent festival reached its climax. The city, still recovering from Hurricane Katrina on August 29, saw many costumes satirical amid a city craving relief and laughter.
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Prosecutors present Saddam signed order approving mass executions
Prosecutors in Baghdad released documents they say prove Saddam Hussein approved more than 140 executions of Shiites in the 1980s. The evidence allegedly links the former leader to the hangings during his trial. One listed victim was an 11 year old boy.
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Gubernatorial Candidate Testifies in Texas Death Penalty Case
Independent candidate Kinky Friedman testified in Houston on behalf of Max Soffar, a man convicted of killing three during a bowling alley robbery. He urged against execution and questioned trial evidence, saying trials exposed faults and several lawyers are dead.
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Cronkite receives NASA moon rock honor
Veteran newsman Walter Cronkite was presented with a NASA moon rock in recognition of his decades of space coverage. He anchored CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981 and becomes the first non astronaut and only non NASA recipient of the Ambassador of Exploration Award.
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Supreme Court mulls Smith oil fortune suit playmate case
The Supreme Court signaled readiness to endorse Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith in her bid to claim part of late husband J Howard Marshall II s estate. The 1.6 billion dollar dispute centers on alleged forgery and the legality of her claim after Marshall s death at 90 following a 14 month marriage. Justices questioned her standing while detailing the long legal feud and noting her past as a topless dancer and the pomp surrounding the case.
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