Iraq Deserter to dispute morality of the war
Staff Sgt. Camilo Mejia, promoted in Iraq with Florida National Guard units, deserts during home leave and plans to surrender in Boston on the eve of the war anniversary. He seeks conscientious objector status to avoid court martial and accuses commanders of using GIs as bait and of risking civilians.
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Sudden Palestinian Attacks Hit Ashdod Port
Two assailants detonated near Ashdod seaport injuring 18 and killing at least 10 as a chemical threat loomed. Israel responded with air strikes on Gaza City while Prime Minister Sharon postponed talks with Ahmed Qurei.
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John Paul II becomes third longest serving pope
Vatican City AP reports Pope John Paul II marked his 25th anniversary as pope by surpassing Leo XIII with 9,280 days to become the third longest serving pontiff in Catholic history. The milestone was quietly noted by the Vatican.
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Martha Stewart’s Fall Stings in Nutley NJ
In Nutley New Jersey Martha Kostyra now Martha Stewart faces fallout from a stock-sale lie conviction. classmates recall a straight A student and math whiz who dreamed of modeling and played pingpong on weekends. Locals defend her and urge mercy saying she was targeted for who she was not what she did. The town where she grew up remains protective of her image.
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Coroners work in shifts to identify nine mass killing victims
In Fresno California six coroners worked in shifts to identify nine victims believed to be family members of Marcus Wesson the man charged with nine counts of murder Bail set at nine million dollars Investigators say the victims ranged from 1 to 24 years old and were likely his children and grandchildren with deaths tied to polygamy and incest previously undisclosed details sparked shock from the city and police officials
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