Israel frees 500 Palestinian prisoners to bolster truce
Israel released 500 Palestinian prisoners as part of a broader bid to support the informal peace truce declared by Ariel Sharon and Mahmoud Abbas. Despite Palestinian criticism that the move is insufficient, families celebrated at border crossings while Bush voiced support for a two state solution and Abbas pressed for more releases.
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Old friend reveals Bush worries over youth missteps
An old friend with secret recordings recounts George W. Bush fearing his youthful mistakes would disqualify him from becoming president. The tapes, made before 2000, show Bush acknowledging possible exposure of past drug use and reluctance to answer. White House confirms content.
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Mudslides strand residents as California storms rage
Southern California faced floods and mudslides that trapped residents in Hacienda Heights and forced evacuations in Glendale and Pasadena. At least three deaths were reported as more than 300 crashes occurred during the heavy storm. Rescue crews saved a woman and two men from mud near a town house, while others escaped with minor injuries.
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California
Hacienda Heights
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Weather Service
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Glendale
Pasadena
Fullerton
California Highway Patrol
Courts Restart Jackson Jury Selection in California Trial
In Santa Maria California Michael Jackson is set to resume jury selection in his child molestation case after delays. More than 100 potential jurors must return for further questioning as the trial resumes amid concerns about delays and attendance.
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New York Daily News
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Michael Jackson
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Chalabi and Jaafari vie for Shiite ticket in secret ballot
Ahmad Chalabi and Ibrahim al Jaafari prepare to clash in a secret vote to pick the Shiite bloc’s candidate for Iraqi prime minister. The United Iraqi Alliance could not decide after days of talks, with Ayatollah Ali al Sistani backing the alliance’s eventual choice.
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Ali al-Sistani
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Australia to Send 450 More Troops to Iraq
Prime Minister John Howard announced Australia will deploy 450 additional troops to southern Iraq. The detachment includes a cavalry squadron an infantry company and a team to train local forces to protect Japanese engineers and bolster democracy.
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Australia
Iraq
John Howard
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Chalabi Faces Tight Race Within Iraqi Islamic Alliance
Chalabi and rivalries within the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq created a close contest for the nomination. Senior officials said the council urged Chalabi to drop out, signaling internal pressure despite claimed support.
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Supreme Council For Islamic Revolution
Iraq
Minutemen prepare patrols on porous Arizona border
About 500 volunteers join the Minuteman Project to patrol a 40 mile section of the southeast Arizona border in April. Jim Gilchrist, a retired accountant and Vietnam veteran, helps recruit and organize civilian border patrols amid concerns the 370 mile Arizona border is highly porous.
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U.s.-Mexico
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