Thurmond Turns 100 as Capitol Celebrations Begin
Sen Strom Thurmond reached his 100th birthday on Capitol Hill where he has served 48 years. Born in Theodore Roosevelt era and first elected under Eisenhower, he helped shape modern Republican dynamics and became the oldest congressman to serve when he surpassed Theodore Green in 1996. Aides said a snowstorm would not alter plans for the celebration.
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United Airlines Loses Bid for $1.8 Billion Loan Guarantee
United Airlines failed to secure a $1.8 billion federal loan guarantee from the Air Transportation Stabilization Board. The agency called the business plan financially unsound, leaving United at risk of Chapter 11 bankruptcy without government backing for a $2 billion private loan package.
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Kerry files papers to explore 2004 presidential bid
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry filed papers to open an exploratory committee for a possible 2004 Democratic presidential nomination. He announced the creation of John Kerry for President Inc. to raise funds and gauge national support, saying he aims to build a grassroots effort and pursue a different kind of politics.
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Saddam welcomes U.N. arms inspections amid Iraqi pledge
Saddam Hussein urged Iraqis to back the new U.N. weapons inspections as a chance to prove Western allegations of mass destruction programs false. He spoke during Eid al Fitr with Ramadan criticizing the monitors as spies, while U.N. Perricos said inspectors found a dozen shells containing mustard agent and noted progress under the recent Security Council resolution.
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Sharon says al-Qaida members in Gaza and Lebanon target Israel
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon states that a small number of al-Qaida members have entered the Gaza Strip and Lebanon and are cooperating with Hezbollah to attack Israel. He asserts regional presence and imminent threat while noting limited evidence from his government. US officials worry about regional cooperation if Israel pursues the issue.
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Explosions Kill Two At Makassar McDonald’s And Car Dealer
In Makassar, South Sulawesi, two people died and three were wounded when a McDonald’s restaurant and a nearby car dealership were hit within an hour. Police linked the attacks to ongoing sectarian violence on Sulawesi, noting no group claimed responsibility and authorities considered an accidental McDonald’s blast possible.
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Three die in consulate explosion in Karachi
Three bodies with bound hands and feet and throats cut were found among the rubble of the Karachi offices of the honorary Macedonian consul after an overnight blast. Slogans on the walls suggested al Qaida involvement. All victims were believed Pakistani.
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