Hayden confirmed as 20th CIA director in Senate vote
Gen Michael Hayden won confirmation as the 20th CIA director by a 78 to 15 Senate vote. He faces intelligence reform, al Qaeda threats, and post 9 11 surveillance debates. Senator Specter opposed, criticizing warrantless monitoring and administration secrecy. Bush praised Hayden as a patriot and capable leader.
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Haditha killings probe points to unprovoked Marine killings
Investigators in the Haditha case found evidence suggesting unprovoked murders by Marines amid the deaths of about two dozen Iraqi civilians last November. The probe, led by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, could lead to murder charges or other offenses. a separate inquiry examines possible Marine lies to cover up the events.
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False gunfire panic shuts Capitol many hours
Capitol police swarmed the Rayburn House Office Building after a congressman thought he heard gunfire and sparked a three hour search. No arrests or injuries were reported though one aide was hospitalized after the alarm. Officers with rifles monitored exterior access as ambulances arrived.
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New targets may trigger fresh prosecutions in corporate cases
New accounting fraud cases could draw in more executives as prosecutors widen probes. Investigations into stock option timing reach at least 15 companies. Revelations about Fannie Mae showing senior executives earning millions in bonuses illustrate ongoing corporate corruption, as Sen. Carl Levin warns that the issue persists.
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Iran Rejects U S Offer for Direct Talks on Iraq
Iran’s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki rejected a U S offer for direct talks on Iraq saying Washington raised other issues. Iraqi counterpart backs Iran's right to peaceful nuclear research as Italy plans to pull 1100 troops from the U S led coalition in June.
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Powerful 6.2 quake strikes Central Java killing dozens
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's Central Java near Yogyakarta early Saturday killing at least 46 people and injuring many. The tremor, at 5:54 a.m., devastated buildings in Yogyakarta and nearby centers while triggering heightened activity at Mount Merapi, which has been erupting with ash and lava. Sardjito Hospital reported at least 36 dead amid the casualties.
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Baytown Council Debates District Board Appointments
Councilman Don Murray favors diverse boards with some non council members. Sammy Mahan backs Baytown Chamber of Commerce crime control reps. City Manager Gary Jackson outlines district variance in appointment rules while Mayor DonCarlos prefers no council members on boards. He stresses ongoing council oversight through appointments.
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Recount Continues As Four-Person Panel Named
The recount proceeds with a four-person committee appointed by Coody to oversee the process. Anderson's petition delayed swearing in Caskey, who had been slated to join newly elected mayor Stephen DonCarlos and reelected council members Don Murray and Sammy Mahan on Thursday.
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