U S envoy urges Pakistan to lift emergency rule
Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte urged Pakistan's leaders to end emergency rule and free political detainees before elections. He met with President Musharraf and Gen Kayani, praising counterterrorism efforts and noting the January 9 election date.
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Musharraf plans to withhold emergency powers amid security concerns
Pakistan president Musharraf told U S official Negroponte he would not lift emergency powers until security improves. Since the Nov 3 state of emergency thousands of opponents are jailed, Supreme Court judges purged, and independent TV muffled. Ahead of Negroponte's visit Bhutto was freed and a top human rights activist released, with restraints on news outlets loosened.
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Bush urges Congress to fix AMT and shield middle class
President Bush in a radio address demands Congress send AMT relief without tax increases. He warns he will veto any bill that raises taxes as part of fixing the AMT. With Congress adjourned for Thanksgiving, a broad reform plan faces House and Senate gridlock and rising opposition.
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Kids cold remedy sales fall after federal warning
Sales of over the counter cold remedies for children dropped sharply after a federal panel advised against use in kids under six citing lack of proven benefit and safety concerns. Four week sales slid 16 percent from the prior period and the year before, amid cautious parental response and industry dispute.
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Six of seven college students died in beach house fire
Six of seven victims had blood alcohol levels ranging from .16 to .29 percent, but Brunswick County DA Rex Gore said drinking did not contribute to the deaths. The seventh victim had no alcohol. six others escaped the blaze. The medical examiner noted impairment could affect coordination.
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