Saddam Hussein defense attorney killed in Baghdad attack
Gunmen in a speeding car killed Adel al Zubeidi, Saddam trial lawyer for former Vice President Ramadan, and wounded another, shaking prosecutors and defense amid insurgency. The attack prompts calls to relocate the case for security and fair proceedings.
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Ibrahim al- Jaafari
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Khalil al-Dulaimi
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Goldstone
Associated Press
Saadoun al- Janabi
Awad al-Bandar
Al-Janabi
White House
Scott McClellan
Texans approve ban on gay marriage in statewide vote
Texans backed a constitutional ban on same sex marriage by about 75 percent with 506,561 votes counted. Supporters led by Gov. Perry argued the measure protects traditional marriage while opponents warned it discriminates and risks unintended legal effects. Turnout was around 12 percent with El Paso in Mountain Time reporting late results.
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Austin
Rick Perry
Kelly Shackelford
Texans For Marriage
No Nonsense
el Paso
Texas
Roger Williams
Glen Maxey
Voters weigh state issues as Houston reelects Mayor White
Residents express interest in state affairs and civic duties while volunteers aid election turnout. Late amendments include a relocation fund for Texas railroads and reverse mortgage line-of-credit provisions. In Houston Bill White is reelected, and six Democrats seek the late Rep. Joe Moreno’s unexpired term. White Settlement rejects renaming to West Settlement.
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Houston
Bill White
Joe Moreno
White Settlement
Fort Worth
West Settlement
Kansas Board of Education adopts evolution doubting standards
Kansas official action opens old controversy as the Board of Education approves science standards seen as favoring intelligent design. Critics warn the move violates church state separation and casts doubt on evolution. Separately, a student and an assistant principal were injured in separate incidents.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Board of Education
Student shooter kills assistant principal at Campbell County High School
In Jacksboro Tennessee a student opened fire at Campbell County High School killing Assistant Principal Ken Bruce and wounding two other administrators. The student was arrested after the shooting, which occurred at the 30 mile from Knoxville campus. Officials said motive was not immediately known and the shooter was hospitalized.
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Tenn
Campbell County High School
Knoxville
Ron McClellan
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McClellan
Ken Bruce
State Education Department
Rachel Woods
Gary Seale
Brady pleads no contest to DUI charge in South Dakota
Republican Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas pleaded no contest to driving under the influence in Vermillion South Dakota. He received a 30 day driving suspension in the state and paid a $350 fine. maximum penalties could reach $1000 fine and a year in jail. He apologized and urged others to learn from his mistake.
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Texas
South Dakota
Kevin Brady
the Woodlands
Mary Dell Cody
Vermillion
Brady
Saudi Arabia cited for denying religious freedom
The State Department faulted Saudi Arabia for denying non-Muslims freedom of religion and criticized other allies including Israel Belgium France Germany and Pakistan. Secretary Rice released the report ahead of her trip to the Middle East noting many governments fail to safeguard religious freedom in 197 countries and territories.
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State Department
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Belgium
France
Germany
Pakistan
Condoleezza Rice
Middle East
Rice
France declares state of emergency to impose curfews
President Jacques Chirac proclaimed a state of emergency in France to enable curfews in riot-hit towns and cities after 12 nights of unrest. Police reported ongoing, widespread but slightly reduced violence with 226 towns affected, down from about 300 the prior night.
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Jacques Chirac
France
Michel Gaudin
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