General Petraeus signals no new Iraq troop buildup
In a congressional hearing Petraeus warned against a renewed surge, saying U S forces are stretched and the rotation pool near exhaustion. Bush plans to cut combat tours from 15 to 12 months, with early homecomings possible only if conditions improve.
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Sadr City Toll Rises as Iraqi Deaths Mount in Iraq Fighting
In Sadr City fighting, 23 Iraqis died and U.S. forces reported five troop deaths. Hospitals report soaring casualties with hundreds killed since Sunday, while residents flee and markets thin amid disrupted arrivals. Militia members remained visible in the streets.
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Iraqi panel frees AP photographer Bilal Hussein
An Iraqi four judge panel ordered Bilal Hussein released from custody under a new amnesty law and directed Iraqi courts to cease proceedings. Hussein, 36, has been detained by U.S. forces since April 12, 2006 in Ramadi amid terrorism allegations later deemed under amnesty. It remained unclear if further obstacles to release would appear as U.S. officials weigh security concerns and pending Iraqi rulings.
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Grassley slams federal credit card abuses in government
Senator Chuck Grassley condemns unauthorized government credit card purchases by federal employees including computers clothing and online dating. He cites GAO findings and says past investigations show abuses with few penalties and urges legislation to curb the spending. Grassley criticizes ineffective controls and questions deterrence.
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New York police test officers for anabolic steroids
The New York Police Department will randomly test its 36 000 officers for anabolic steroids amid claims a criminal ring supplied the drug to pumped up officers. Officials say the measure aims to deter nonprescribed use rather than indicate widespread abuse. The AP reports IMF forecasts warn of a looming global recession tied to housing and credit crises.
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Supreme Court threat and related hate crime indicted in Ohio
An Ohio man, David Tucson, 46, is indicted on charges for threatening to blow up the U.S. Supreme Court and attacking Black men including a justice. The case ties to Black women with mixed relationships. authorities note the threat was directed at Clarence Thomas and restricted names. FBI declined further comment.
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