Bomb attack kills lawmakers and children in Afghanistan
A blast struck visiting lawmakers at a sugar factory in Baghlan, Afghanistan, killing at least 28 including five parliament members and several children. President Karzai condemned the attack while militants denied involvement. the scene showed children greeting officials moments before the explosion.
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Ousted Pakistan justice calls for protests against emergency
Pakistan's deposed chief justice Iftikhar Chaudhry urged lawyers to defy police and protest until President Musharraf lifts the state of emergency. Government debates postponing parliamentary elections by up to three months as unrest runs across Multan and Gujranwala.
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Senate panel backs Mukasey for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee sent Michael Mukasey’s nomination to the full Senate amid debate on torture and interrogation methods. He pledged to enforce laws outlawing torture or resign if Bush ignores legal advice. Republicans and some Democrats supported moving forward with confirmation.
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Space shuttle chief recalls safety fears during spacewalk
Discovery commander Pamela Melroy described being "extremely concerned" as spacewalker Scott Parazynski repaired the torn solar wing on the International Space Station. Parazynski said he barely reached the tangled, live wires and improvised braces to stabilize the wing during the 100 volt hazardous repair.
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Police investigate Taser use on 82 year old woman in Chicago
Chicago police are reviewing an officer’s use of a Taser on Lillian Fletcher 82 after she swung a hammer during a welfare check. Fletcher was hospitalized then released. Her granddaughter says she has schizophrenia and dementia and she alleges officers forced entry and shocked her.
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House votes to override Bush veto on water projects act
The House approved a 361 to 54 override of President Bush's veto on a 23.2 billion water resources bill offering hundreds of home district projects. Senate action could come today as Iowa's delegation also backed the override, cited as fiscally responsible despite White House disputes.
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