Arafat moves to form Palestinian cabinet amid truce talks
Arafat and Fatah leaders in Ramallah select ministers for 15 of 23 cabinet seats, granting Arafat de facto control as Ahmed Qureia awaits a slate. Israel rebuffs cease-fire offers and expands operations in Gaza, killing a Hamas leader in Nusseirat and continuing air strikes since August.
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NYSE chair Dick Grasso resigns amid payout furor
Dick Grasso steps down as chairman of the New York Stock Exchange after criticism of his 139.5 million payout. The board seeks a successor while regulators push for reforms to restore investor confidence in the not for profit, member owned institution.
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Bush seeks common ground on Iraq resolution with allies
President Bush works to appease allies on a new U N Iraq resolution while signaling no rush to present it. He aims to satisfy demands for greater roles in reconstruction as he hosts Jordan's King Abdullah at Camp David amid Hurricane Isabel. Jordan reportedly retracted a decision to freeze six Hamas leaders' bank accounts and five charities amid controversy.
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Democrats see Clark defense boost for campaign
Democrats say Wesley Clark's entry into the presidential race strengthens the party's image on national security. Lawmakers including Rep. Baron Hill and Rep. Charles Rangel praise Clark as a patriot and say his candidacy helps counter Democrats being seen as weak on defense, regardless of nomination outcome.
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Court urged to rethink postponing recall vote
The 9th Circuit faces the fate of California's gubernatorial recall as Kevin Shelley seeks reversal of a ruling delaying the October 7 election. Attorneys warn delaying risks a constitutional crisis and voter disenfranchisement amid absentee ballots. The court previously blocked punch card ballots, risking thousands losing to disenfranchisement.
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Dept reduces tainted ground beef samples after meat safety push
U S Department of Agriculture inspectors report a drop in E coli positive hamburger samples from 0.78 percent in 2002 and 0.84 percent in 2001 to 0.32 percent from January to August this year after 1,000 plants updated safety plans and new rinsing and washing steps.
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