Shiite Leaders Refuse Signing of Interim Iraqi Charter
In Baghdad five Shiite members of the Iraqi Governing Council refuse to sign the interim constitution after top Shiite cleric Ayatollah al-Sistani objected to charter portions. The stall delays a Friday signing, threatens sovereignty handover, and marks a break in the council's earlier unity on the draft charter.
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Iraq
U.S
Ayatollah
Ali at-Husseini al Sistani
Thousands march in support of Aristide
Thousands of Aristide supporters march on the U S and French embassies in Port au Prince voicing anger at his ouster. A sever member coun cil meets to form a transitional government as U S troops observe. protesters shout Long live Aristide Down with George Bush as they pass the National Palace and embassies.
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Haiti
Jean Bertrand Aristide
U.S
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Aristide
George Bush
Judge bars mayor from holding gay marriages
New York Justice Vincent Bradley issued a temporary restraining order against Jason West, mayor of New Paltz, for a month, citing oath of office violations as he blocked same sex marriages. The Liberty Counsel filed the request on behalf of local residents while San Francisco defends its 3,600 plus gay marriages in court.
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Martha Stewart Convicted in ImClone Stock Trial
Martha Stewart and her ex-broker Peter Bacanovic were found guilty of all counts including conspiracy and false statements in the ImClone stock case. Stewart, 62, faces sentencing June 17 while free on appeal, with supporters outside the courthouse and jurors noting the verdict could impact market practices.
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Stewart
Martha
Chappell Hartridge
Associated Press
Gregory Bull
Center
Robert Morville
Certer
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Manhattan
Kerry says jobs losses under Bush rip the heart of economy
Kerry, on a New Orleans campaign swing after locking the Democratic nomination, accused Bush of failing to replace millions of lost jobs. He cited a Labor Department report showing only 21,000 jobs added in February and warned of ongoing unemployment as he urged voters to choose change.
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Louisiana
Mary Landrieu
Education chief releases accountability standards
Texas Education Commissioner Shirley Neeley unveiled proposed changes to school accountability, raising dropout definitions to align with federal standards and allowing districts to rise up to four levels with notable improvement. Public comment runs through March 26 before final criteria are issued.
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Texas
Shirley Neeley
Iosphore
DeEtta Culbertson
Texas Education Agency
Associated Press
Voting Primary Battles Shape Texas Election Day
Texas voters weigh presidential nominees in a primary dominated by local and district contests. Contested races for Congress Texas Railroad Commission and multiple state and county offices attract attention as turnout hinges on weather campaigns and prior election trends.
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Magnolia
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Houston
John Nickell
Mario Gallegos
Tommy Thomas
Paul Day
Guy Robert Clark
John Shike
Ken Jones
L. R. Rush
Monroe Kreuzer Jr
Fred Dodd
Mont Belvieu
Hugh Sigers
Texas Department of Public Safety
Beaumont
Joe LaRive
Robert Barrow
Mo Gop
Steve Lowers
Associated Press
Entry break in at local business by force
Police said the suspect knew nothing about the area and gained access by prying aluminum siding. The break in occurred between 6 15 p m Wednesday and 7 20 a m Thursday with nothing reported stolen.
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Man accused of shaking girlfriend and blocking call to police
A Baytown man allegedly shook his girlfriend at West Lodge Apartments during an argument over his being home. He tore the phone from the wall and took her cell, hindering a police call. A warrant for interfering with an emergency communication and Class C assault was issued.
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