Army ends multibillion Halliburton logistics contract
The Army will terminate its exclusive, multiyear logistical support deal with Halliburton Co and split the work among three firms with a fourth to monitor performance. Halliburton could bid again, as critics cite audits showing over a billion dollars in questionable costs and concerns over single-source reliance.
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Wave of Attacks Kills About 60 in Iraq
More than a dozen bombings and shootings across Baghdad killed about 60 people and wounded many others. Ten Shiites were slain while a bus carried mourners to a southern funeral. Lawmakers called ministers to explain security failures for the capital.
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Bill Aims to Shield Young Internet Users From Predators
A House bill by Rep. Fitzpatrick would require schools and libraries receiving federal funds to limit or ban access to social networks that could expose minors to sexual advances. Abbott says the measure is a step against predators amid undercover probes that led to 84 arrests. MySpace and others defend safeguards. State Department recovers from global break-ins with no evidence of sensitive data exposure.
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