White House predicts smaller deficit for 2006 year
President Bush credits 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for a 296 billion deficit forecast for the 2006 budget year ending Sept 30, improved from February and last year but set to rise again. Iraq war relief and Gulf Coast costs weigh on the outlook as deficits narrow on strong corporate profits and wealthy gains.
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More than half say lying never justified in survey
An Associated Press Ipsos poll finds that over half of respondents view lying as never justified while up to two thirds say it is acceptable in some situations like protecting feelings. The piece contrasts honesty ideals with everyday excuses and notes personal anecdotes from parents.
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Senate approves plan to allow Canadian prescription imports
The Senate advanced a plan by a 68 to 32 vote to let Americans import prescription drugs from Canada, part of a Homeland Security budget measure. The move would create a Canadian loophole to a federal import ban, with aides cautioning it may be stripped in conference.
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Wildfire burns structures in Yucca Valley desert town
A wildfire in Yucca Valley scorched homes near Pioneertown and threatened nearby towns. Winds up to 20 mph fanned the blaze, burning 6,000 acres and forcing about 1,000 residents to flee as several historic Hollywood set buildings burned.
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Duke lacrosse player convicted in fight case
Collin Finnerty, a Duke University lacrosse player charged with rape, was convicted Tuesday on an unrelated assault charge from a 2006 Georgetown street fight. He received six months probation and could face up to 30 days in jail for any new trouble.
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Raid in Afghanistan Leaves Dozens Dead Among Civilians
In Kandahar a joint Coalition and Afghan force killed about 30 militants in a raid on a Taliban hide-out. The strike followed a U.S. bombing the day before that killed more than 40 militants. Wounded locals say women and children were among the dead as Defense Secretary Rumsfeld visited Kabul for talks with President Karzai.
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