Alito pledges to uphold law before Senate panel
Judge Samuel Alito, facing sharp questioning from Senate Democrats at his confirmation hearing, vowed to apply the law in every case if appointed to the Supreme Court. He stressed a judge must have no agenda or preferred outcome and noted the uncertainty of the weeks ahead on abortion and presidential powers.
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Grassley comments on Alito confirmation battle
Senator Grassley, a Judiciary Committee member, says liberal groups distort Judge Alito as extremist while praising his restraint and commitment to the rule of law. He cites outside forces’ attacks as typical when officials resist agenda.
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Senate hearing on Alito sparks sharp partisan remarks
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy and Sen. Chuck Schumer criticized the nomination process while Republicans signaled support for Samuel Alito. Sen. Orrin Hatch pledged his vote, and Sen. Arlen Specter urged fair proceedings as many lawmakers remain unconvinced without hearing the nominee.
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North Star Revealed with Hidden Stellar Companion
NASA astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope photographed Polaris revealing a second companion, Polaris Ab, a distant dwarf star two billion miles away, while Polaris B has long been known. The finding was shared at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Baltimore.
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Cheney returns to work after hospital visit
Vice President Dick Cheney was hospitalized briefly after breathing difficulties linked to an anti inflammatory drug for a swollen left foot. He was at George Washington University Hospital around 3 a.m. and back at the White House by 7:30 a.m. aides said. Lynne Cheney was with him and he resumed his normal schedule.
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Millions of Muslims gather at Mount Arafat for Hajj prayers
More than 2 million pilgrims climbed Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia to pray for salvation as Grand Mufti Abdul-Aziz al-Sheik urged Islamic unity amid Western perceived hostility. Pilgrims then move toward Muzdalifah to collect pebbles for the stoning ritual, with stoning timing adjusted to ease crowding after prior deadly stampedes.
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Bombers infiltrate Interior Ministry in Baghdad attack
Two suicide bombers disguised as police breached the Interior Ministry complex during National Police Day celebrations in Baghdad killing 29 Iraqis. The attackers died before reaching U S officials. A separate gunmen’ s abduction killed Jill Carroll and her translator in Baghdad. The attack followed delayed election results and a Zarqawi linked claim of responsibility.
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