Djerba synagogue disaster raises questions over cause
The Tunisian synagogue tragedy on Djerba leaves at least ten dead after a fiery truck crash. Six Germans and four Tunisians died including the driver and two workers, with many injured as officials debate whether it was an accident or an attack.
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War in Afghanistan projected to cost 10.2 billion this year
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Afghanistan war will cost 10.2 billion in the current fiscal year. The figure reflects assumed troop withdrawals and fewer targets, excluding broader counterterrorism costs and humanitarian aid.
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Cincinnati police overhaul after Ashcroft agreement
U S Attorney General John Ashcroft and Cincinnati officials signed a yearlong probe settlement to overhaul police operations and curb excessive force. The city estimates 12 million dollars over five years to comply, tied to a racial profiling suit and a June 6 hearing before Judge Susan Dlott.
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FDA warns against powdered infant formula for most premature newborns
The FDA advises hospitals not to feed powdered formula to most premature or ill newborns due to risk of Enterobacter sakazakii infection. Full term healthy infants at home are not at risk, while NICUs should use sterilized liquid formula for vulnerable babies. The warning follows a PortaGen recall after a premature infant’s death.
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Mellon Bank faces 13.6 million demand over lost tax returns
Pittsburgh based Mellon Financial is being asked to repay 13.6 million in interest to the federal government after about 74,000 tax returns valued at 1.2 billion were hidden or destroyed by bank workers. Mellon has paid 12.8 million so far and shut its Pittsburgh processing center while IRS and Treasury review contracts and potential layoffs.
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First Family Tax Bill Tops Two Hundred Fifty Thousand
The White House released 2001 federal tax figures for President Bush showing an adjusted gross income of 811 100 with 250 202 in federal taxes. Highlights include 381 935 in salaries and 446 437 in interest, plus 91 360 in capital losses from the Texas Rangers stake and a 18 823 property tax on the Texas ranch.
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