Negotiations under way for release of Kansas couple
US officials say talks are in a delicate stage with Abu Sayyaf over the possible release of two American missionaries Martin and Gracia Burnham of Wichita Kansas and Ediborah Yap a nurse from the Philippines. Negotiations reportedly involve payments of several hundred thousand dollars and other considerations. The White House intelligence and law enforcement hubs monitor progress as families await word with the hostages alive.
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Fugitive returns 9 years after bar shooting arraigned
Salvador Ramirez, linked to a 1993 shooting at a bar where Valdez says Ramirez fired after a dispute with his brother, turned himself in after years on the run. Prosecutors allege he fled to Mexico and lived under the identity of his dead brother. Arraignment is set for April 24.
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Post Office Busy As Tax Deadline Nears
Steinwand notes Monday will be the busiest day for mail as staff race to post tax returns. While e filing may have cut volumes, the post office cannot confirm until after Monday. The process still ends with postmarking and sorting by late evening.
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Senate Debates Border Security Bill in Congress
Senate leaders push passage of a White House backed border security bill to tighten entry rules and tracking. The measure would authorize 3.2 billion dollars for security upgrades as Byrd questions rapid passage and calls for full debate while Kennedy and Brownback push for quick action.
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Marine to head U S forces in Europe in historic move
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld named Gen James L. Jones to command U S and NATO forces in Europe. If approved by the Senate, he would be the first Marine to lead in Europe since World War II. The plan also contemplates creating Northern Command to oversee U S based forces and defense of U S territory.
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