Al-Qaida Turns to Crime to Fund Terror
Militants linked to Osama bin Laden are increasingly turning to petty crime including drugs, counterfeit shampoos, and pirated CDs to finance attacks as global efforts to cut terrorist funding tighten. Treasury officials acknowledge the shift and say groups will seek other means if financial safeguards strengthen.
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New Jersey Governor McGreevey Resigns Over Affair
Governor James E. McGreevey announced his resignation effective November 15 after confirming a same sex affair. He cited family and governance concerns and named Golan Cipel as the man involved, amid threats of a lawsuit and financial extortion claims.
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New Jersey
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Pakistan Captures Five More Al Qaida Suspects
Pakistani officials say five more al Qaida members were arrested in the past 48 hours as part of a monthlong crackdown that has netted about 30 fugitives. A militant group leader tied to an attack on a Pakistani general was also seized. Names and roles of the arrestees were not disclosed.
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al-Qaida
Osama bin Laden
al- Qaida
Black Hawk Crash in Afghanistan Kills Soldier
A U S Black Hawk carrying troops crashed in Kandahar province near Khost City. One Army crew member died and 12 were injured, including three soldiers and nine marines. Officials said hostile fire was not involved and the cause is under investigation. The wounded were treated at Camp Salerno and the main base north of Kabul received the four most seriously injured.
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Afghanistan
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al- Qaida
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Khost City
Witness calls into question Detroit terror evidence
A Tunisian man pictured in a video shown at the Detroit terror trial says the footage was amateur university trip video, not surveillance. Investigators and defense lawyers received the statement months after the trial, potentially weakening the government’s terrorism case.
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Justice Department
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Houston billboard appeals for liver transplant for Todd Krampitz
A 32 year old Houston man with liver cancer seeks a directed liver transplant. His wife and family publish billboards along a highway and run a dedicated Web site www toddneedsaliver com to raise awareness and donations for Todd Krampitz’s life saving operation.
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California Fire Destroys 64 Homes Near Shasta Lake
A wildfire sparked by lawn mower sparks destroyed at least 64 residences near Shasta Lake, driving hundreds to flee. The blaze burned about 3000 acres and was 40 percent contained, aided by a wind shift that pushed flames southward.
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Shasta Lake, Calif
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