CIA warns of civil war risk in Afghanistan amid warlord clashes
CIA analysis cites fierce competition among Afghan warlords raising seeds of civil conflict though not imminent. It notes ethnic tensions between Uzbeks and Tajiks in the north and power vacuums in regions without clear leaders while Kabul and much of the south remain stable under Pashtun dominance. Public debate centers on expanding an international peacekeeping force and building Afghan security institutions. Karzai appeals for broad support including economic and military aid, with Pentagon caution on diverting resources from global counterterrorism. Britain also voices concern as it deploys security forces in Afghanistan.
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GED reform aims for higher level test with deductive reasoning
Designers say the updated GED aligns with high school standards and emphasizes deductive reasoning. The test includes math problems and literary questions, with instructors noting mixed views on difficulty. Data shows many test-takers are women around age 25, and several pursue prep classes near March testing.
Guard to take over security at Garden City airport
The report details a shift in airport security responsibilities at Garden City Regional Airport with a firm set to assume control. Commercial carrier traffic fluctuated in 2001, remaining above 10,000 annual passengers, preserving FAA entitlement funding of $1 million annually. A drop below 10,000 for two consecutive years could end the entitlement.
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Five California children dead in indoor charcoal grill fire
In Pico Rivera California a man is suspected of lighting a charcoal grill inside his home killing five children aged 2 to 10 and injuring a sixth. Investigators believe the father Adair Garcia 30 may have intended to kill the family and himself. The mother is distraught and deputies restrained her arrival. The surviving sister faces critical injuries. Garcia remains hospitalized and unable to be questioned.
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GED transition challenges affect local students and staff
Edmonds notes many students faced a mandatory restart as the January 2002 GED change rolled out. Four to five mailings aimed to rejoin 200 to 250 enrollees. 95 graduates occurred in November and December, with 211 in 2001. The shift brought practice-test delays, book errors, and a renewed emphasis on graphs, calculators, and renamed Language Arts sections.
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Sewer grant plan sparks debate over fairness and disruption
Commissioners plan to fund a sewer project by grant to settle its debt, arguing fairness since the district depended on a petition with majority property ownership rather than majority owners. Residents fear yard disruption from sprinkler, fence, and landscaping changes as divisions near 25 percent hookup.
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