Russia gains consultative role in NATO talks
NATO and Russia ministers reached a final agreement to bring Moscow into a consultative role within the alliance. The accord envisions Russia as an equal participant on agreed issues such as anti-terrorism arms control and regional crises, while safeguards limit influence over NATO expansion.
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Court upholds race as factor in admissions
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals backed the University of Michigan law school's use of race among factors in admissions, finding a compelling interest in diversity. The 5-4 decision overturns a lower court ruling that the policy discriminated against white applicants and signals possible Supreme Court review of race in college admissions.
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Bomb found in Philadelphia mailbox tied to note about Free Palestine
Authorities say no evidence links the device to Middle Eastern groups. The foam box packed with nails and an explosive was detonated by police, injuring no one. A second mailbox incident near a synagogue also mentioned Palestine, but investigators have not confirmed a connection.
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Bush set back in Senate trade vote
The Senate voted to allow Congress to modify global trade deals affecting farmers and textile workers, despite a veto threat. Administration officials aim to remove the provision in the final trade bill and critics warn the amendment would undermine trade. The White House previously secured a worker aid package including health subsidies and retraining funded at about 10 to 12 billion dollars over ten years.
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