Bomb Kills Druse Politician in Baissour Lebanon
A car bomb in Baissour, east of Beirut, killed Sheik Saleh Abdi a senior Lebanese Democratic Party member and a Druse reconciliation figure. Six others were injured as the device exploded before he entered his Mercedes, amid looming faction talks and calls for calm.
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San Diego Teacher Wins Ruling Over Classroom Banners
Brad Johnson of Westview High in San Diego won a federal court round allowing his First Amendment challenge to keep banners reading God Bless America and One Nation Under God in his classroom. The judge rejected Poway Unified School District’s bid to dismiss, noting inconsistent wall displays and ruling the case can proceed to trial. Johnson seeks restoration of the banners and $30,000 in legal fees.
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FEMA audit finds no bid Katrina contracts wasted millions
The Homeland Security IG reports four no bid FEMA contracts for Katrina work wasted at least 45.9 million of 400 million initial value, later rising to 2 to 3 billion, with poor invoice reviews and open ended terms. The finding adds to estimates of over a billion dollars in Katrina recovery waste.
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