Government to test background check on all airline travelers
The government announced a six month test of a nationwide system to prescreen passenger information, aiming to speed airport screening by flagging only possible security risks. TSA chief James Loy says most travelers will face fewer disruptions, with a full rollout hoped within a year. Privacy groups worry about data use and mislabeling.
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Reservists stretched with longer missions amid Iraq war strain
Debra Schack and families face extended deployments as Ohio National Guard troops like her son Rustin and 23 000 weekend warriors enter a second year of active duty. She cites poor planning and added financial and emotional pressure on households. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld ordered July 9 amid reserve active balance concerns.
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Saddam Hussein's daughters seek asylum in Jordan
Saddam Hussein's daughters Baghdad and Rana fled to Jordan as the United States approved a 30 million payment to an informant who helped U S troops capture Saddam's two sons. U S military officials report no new significant developments in the hunt for Saddam while noting intensified sweeps press the former regime.
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CIA adviser hints at breakthrough in Iraq weapons search
CIA adviser David Kay said solid progress in the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq is near. He noted Iraqi scientists are cooperating and that researchers are using Saddam Hussein era documents as search tools, aligning with Sen. Pat Roberts remarks.
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Bush weighs steps to define marriage in possible court ruling
Washington AP Bush examines steps to define marriage as a man woman union while White House weighs context of pending state court cases on legalizing same sex unions. Senate Democrat leader Daschle says existing law limits recognition to heterosexual couples.
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West African leaders set Liberia peace force deployment
West Africa and the United States reached a breakthrough as ECOWAS leaders pledged to dispatch the first peacekeeping troops to Monrovia within days and move to remove President Charles Taylor within three days. A 10 member advance team entered Monrovia amid crowds cheering for aid and relief from the siege.
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