Jury selection begins in Malvo murder case in Virginia
In Chesapeake Virginia jurors begin selection for the Howard Malvo murder trial tied to the D C sniper case. Prosecutors argue Malvo was brainwashed by John Allen Muhammad while defense claims influence by others. Franklin was killed outside a Home Depot in October 2002.
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Israelis Expel Palestinian from West Bank to Gaza
Israel expelled 25 year old Kamal Idris to Gaza citing involvement in attacks, a move decried by the Palestinian Center for Human Rights as a war crime. The Supreme Court had rejected Idris's appeal and critics say expulsions undermine international law.
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Chili cook turns crook in Texas chili cook-off fraud
Don Easter of Illinois admitted using his brother Larry's name to enter the Terlingua Texas chili cook-off. Easter won the contest with chili he did not cook, leading to accusations from contestants and the revelation that he handed winnings to the runner-up. Judges joked guards would be posted at the Texas border.
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