California bridges targeted in credible terror alert
Gov Gray Davis said four California bridges may face a rush hour attack within a week. The FBI cited time sensitive threats from multiple federal sources, naming Golden Gate Bay Vincent Thomas and Coronado Bridges as possible targets. Security has been heightened with Coast Guard and CHP presence statewide.
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Associated Press
FBI
California
World Trade Center
Pentagon
Justice Department
Mindy Tucker
U.S
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Bay
Vincent Thomas
Port of Los Angeles
San Diego
Coronado
Dianne Feinstein
D-Calif
Robert Mueller
Ridge
New York
Washington
California Highway Patrol
Spike Helmick
Arizona
Jane Hull
Oregon
Tacoma Narrows
John Kitzhaber
Coast Guard
Gray Davis
Los Angeles
Golden Gate Bridge
Bay Bridge
Port of
Coronado Bridge
U.S. Coast Guard
Gas Prices Fall Across Texas As Drivers Push Volume
Texans see gas prices slip to about 1.26 a gallon by early August amid near capacity refineries and rising retail competition from HEB Albertson's and Wal-Mart pumps. AAA Texas notes demand softened after the September 11 attacks. Beatrice McHazlett fuels up in LaPryor before visiting San Antonio.
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Texas
Scott Fisher
Texas Petroleum Marketing and Convenience Store Association
Fisher
HEB
Albertson's
Wal-Mart
Rose Rougeau
AAA Texas
Houston
Fat
Beatrice McHazlett
LaPryor
San Antonio
Microsoft settlement details are revealed
Washington AP In a major resolution of an enjoined antitrust fight the Justice Department and Microsoft seek judge approval of a settlement imposing independent monitors access to books and five years of oversight. The deal aims to aid rivals by making Windows more compatible and reduce market uncertainty.
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Washington
Justice Department
Microsoft Corp
Microsoft
John Ashcroft
Bill Gates
Ashcroft
Tragedy Of Casey Gillespie Shocks Small Town
Casey Gillespie, a respectful 12-year-old sixth grader known for kindness and a friendly hug, touched many in town. He lived with his mother Ellen Gillespie and was close to grandmother Helen Swafford. Casey enjoyed baseball and golf and often invited lonely classmates to join his group. The community mourns a child favorite and recalls his considerate nature.
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Casey
Jasey
Ellen Gillespie
Helen Swafford
Weathington
Security concerns linger as Kansas airports gain relaxed parking rules
Senator Brownback and FAA policy show security remains a focus despite a relaxation that lets Garden City Regional Airport use a parking lot within 300 feet of the terminal. Garden City officials say screenings continue, with 121 carriers required to screen baggage. The debate centers on cost, risk, and how technology might boost security without hikes in expense.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Garden City
Kansas
Nebraska
Bob Halloran
FAA
Halloran
Brownback
Kansas audit notes fertilizer misuse case and new fines
An audit reveals one court case pending over fertilizer mishandling in Kansas while pesticide inspections in 2.5 years produced 59 fines. Senate Chair Derek Schmidt says a bill creating new fines is ready for debate next session.
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Senate Agriculture
Derek Schmidt
R-Independence
Schmidt
Nebraska
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Iowa
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