Army Deploys Electronic Jammers to Shield Iraq Convoys
U S Army convoys in Iraq use electronic jammers to block remotely detonated roadside bombs. Officials say jammers delay or misfire detonations, not ensuring universal protection, and some blasts still occur risking bystanders. Generals briefed Congress amid calls for broader use.
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BBC reporter Gilligan resigns over Iraq story mistakes
BBC journalist Andrew Gilligan quits after Lord Hutton’s inquiry found faults in his May 2003 report claiming the government sexed up Iraq intelligence. Gilligan apologizes and says the BBC faced a grave injustice while defending the organization.
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Harkin Calls for Bush Oath Under Question on Iraq War
Senator Tom Harkin demands President Bush be questioned under oath about the lead up to the 2003 Iraq war and asserts Bush and the administration misled Congress and the public. He backs an independent investigation and says Cheney should testify as well.
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GOP lawmakers push for deeper spending cuts in Bush budget
In Philadelphia GOP lawmakers press White House for larger cuts than President Bush will propose while defending a plan that boosts AIDS aid abroad and education modestly. Budget chief Joshua Bolton outlines a $521 billion deficit this year, with defense rises and overall spending growth held to 0.5 percent.
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NASA rover Opportunity hints at water related mineral on Mars
NASA reports preliminary evidence from the Opportunity rover that gray hematite, an iron rich mineral that forms in liquid water, may be present on Martian soil. The finding came as Opportunity prepared to begin rolling onto the surface while Spirit fixes software issues.
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Space center workers honor seven Columbia astronauts
Johnson Space Center workers paused in silence and tears to honor the seven astronauts killed when the space shuttle Columbia broke apart over Texas on February 1. Center director Jefferson Davis Howell urged continuing space exploration as tribute to the crew. A bell recording and names of Rick Husband William McCool Kalpana Chawla David Brown Michael Anderson Laurel Clark Ilan Ramon played during the tribute.
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David Brown
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