Kirk sworn in to replace Kennedy in the Senate
Paul G. Kirk Jr. becomes interim U S senator for Massachusetts after Edward Kennedy’s death. The Massachusetts judge refused to delay the appointment, giving Kirk a 60 vote filibuster shield as he serves until the January 19 special election. Kirk pledges to work and not run in the race.
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Edward Kennedy
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Judge orders release of Kuwaiti detainee from Guantanamo
Federal judge Colleen Kollar Kotelly criticizes U S evidence as bare and coerced confessions in Fouad Al Rabiah case. She finds the aviation engineer held mainly on involuntary statements and orders his release, Kuwait signaling readiness to accept him.
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Colleen Kollar- Kotelly
Fouad al Rabiah
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Guantanamo
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David Cynamon
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Afghan immigrant planned NYC terror attack on 9 11
Najibullah Zazi, a 24 year old Afghan born coffee cart owner, sought to use hydrogen peroxide devices in New York on the 9 11 anniversary. He faced conspiracy to use public safety items of mass destruction charges and potential life sentence. He was moved from Denver to New York for trial and denied bond.
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Najibullah Zazi
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Zazi
Ken Deal
Craig Shaffer
Arthur Folsom
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Shaffer
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