Cunningham pleads guilty amid graft charges and resignation
Rep. Randy Duke Cunningham admits taking 2.4 million dollars in bribes from defense contractors in exchange for favors. He faces up to ten years in prison with sentencing set for February 27 on conspiracy bribery fraud and tax evasion counts. Meanwhile a Thanksgiving snowstorm strands travelers across the Plains bringing heavy winds and blizzard-like conditions. Four deaths linked to slick roads across SD, NE, KS and an Arkansas tornado death also reported.
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Abuse victims seek Vatican apology and penalties
Victims of clergy abuse delivered a letter to Pope Benedict XVI asking for a formal Vatican apology to all survivors and strict penalties for officials who cover up cases. The appeal, delivered by Rev. Thomas Doyle, urges bishops to cooperate with abuse investigations and is signed by Ann Juono and Nancy Sloan who suffered under Oliver O'Grady.
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Barge Leaks Asphalt Into James River in Virginia
A barge carrying over 1 million gallons of hot liquid asphalt ran aground in Virginia and released 8,400 gallons into the James River. No substantial aquatic life damage detected, Coast Guard investigates cause. Gerald Seeley Jr. of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality commented on the incident.
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Explosion at substation cuts power to thousands in Columbus
An explosion at a power sub station caused by a transformer malfunction lit fireballs in Columbus and left about 35,000 customers without electricity. By Monday evening the utility reported 14,000 customers still dark.
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Cheetah Cubs Seized From Ethiopian Restaurant Fight Ring
Government vet Fekadu Shiferaw confiscated two 3 month old cheetahs from a village restaurant in Gode. The animals were forced to fight for children's amusement. The cubs were handed to U.S. troops for safekeeping before transport to Addis Ababa.
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Saddam Hussein lashes out as Iraq trial resumes
In Baghdad Saddam Hussein attacked American occupiers and the court he faced a combative defense session. Two other defendants criticized detention and counsel as Ramsey Clark joined as adviser, urging protection for fairness before a Dec. 5 adjournment.
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Ambushes, deaths in Iraq as violence climbs toward elections
Gunmen attacked a bus carrying British Muslims to Shiite shrines killing two Britons and wounding three. The U S Embassy says an American is missing in Iraq, likely an aid worker. Separately two Sunni politicians were slain in related attacks. Iraqi troops take lead roles, bases handed over to government control. Saddam’s courtroom clash with the chief judge highlighted growing tensions and calls for harsher rulings as the trial proceeds.
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Bush pushes crackdown and new visas in immigration plan
President Bush outlined a dual plan to curtail illegal entry while expanding visa access for foreign workers. He spoke at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and El Paso, saying the country can be welcoming and lawful, with a temporary worker program paired to more green cards.
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Europe and Israel forge anti terrorism code at Barcelona summit
At Barcelona the EU Israel and Arab nations endorsed an anti terrorism code while tensions over Middle East peace persisted. Britain dropped its Common Vision link to reforms. Delegates removed language allowing force under foreign occupation and agreed terrorism cannot be justified.
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United States Defends Kyoto Nonsigning at Climate Summit
At the Montreal climate conference the United States defended its decision not to sign Kyoto. Officials said the U.S. is doing more than most nations to curb greenhouse gas emissions while environmental groups criticized Washington for not joining the 1997 treaty. Dr Harlan Watson, a senior climate negotiator, asserted the president takes global warming seriously.
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U S Says Climate Change Actions Lag at Conference
Watson told the Associated Press on the sidelines of the U N climate talks that United States actions on climate change are near the bottom globally, noting a slight decline under Bush and minimal effort.
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Deaths Rise As Kashmir Earthquake Victims Fall
Subfreezing weather and the first Kashmir snow claim an infant victim and a cancer patient. UN officials warn aid remains under funded and hundreds of thousands are inaccessible as troops and aid workers rush to build shelters amid harsh winter.
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