Judge pushes for settlement in Microsoft antitrust case
US District Judge Colleen Kollar Kotelly orders Microsoft case parties to negoti ate around the clock to settle. She says a mediator will be appointed Oct 12 if progress stalls and urges quick resolution amid economic strain and upcoming Windows XP and Xbox releases.
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Palestinians mark fighting anniversary in West Bank and Gaza
Thousands march to mark the fighting anniversary as casualties rise with six Palestinians and one bomber dead and dozens wounded. Both sides pledge to uphold the truce terms despite skepticism as U S and Israeli discussions continue.
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China expels American writer amid espionage claims
Wu Jianmin, a Chinese born American writer, was expelled from China after reportedly confessing to espionage activities. The 46 year old was released from custody in Guangdong Province and left the country as U S officials prepare for a Bush administration trip to China for the APEC meeting in Shanghai.
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Thompson seeks new solutions to nurse shortage crisis
Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson urged universities, corporations and hospitals to pursue creative responses to a growing nursing deficit. He warned shortages could reach 500,000 by 2020 and announced 27 million in grants to aid nursing education while promising review of education programs and coordination with the Labor Department.
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Swiss gunman Leibacher blamed as a troublemaker in parliament attack
Friedrich Leibacher a 57 year old Zurich resident described as a querulous troublemaker with a past child molestation conviction. He entered the Zug state parliament with a 5.6mm Sturmgewehr 90 in a police like uniform, killed 14 lawmakers then killed himself. Police noted past offenses and uncertain weapon sources. In 1998 he threatened a bus driver with a revolver.
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Mayor ends curfew urges Cincinnati to enjoy weekend
Mayor Charlie Luken lifted the two night citywide curfew and urged residents to go out and have fun after a judge cleared a white officer who fatally shot an unarmed Black man. Police charged 38 adults and juveniles with curfew violations as gunfire and fires occurred but no injuries were reported.
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