State Senator Indicted on Corruption Charges in New Jersey
State Sen Wayne Bryant a former budget committee chair was indicted on mail fraud wire fraud and bribery charges. He allegedly used a state medical school job paying up to 40000 a year to read the newspaper and, with two other positions, fraudulently tripled his pension.
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Baltimore raids yield dozens of arrests at temp agency
Immigration agents arrested 69 people at a temporary employment agency and sites with undocu mented workers in Baltimore and seized a bank account with more than 600000 dollars from Jones Industrial Network. The sweep targeted the agency and its clients.
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Resident recalls screams before high-rise resident jumps
Tim McTavish saw a loud terrifying scream as a resident leapt from an 18th-story balcony of a burning high-rise, describing the deathly sound while nearby. The incident details the fatal fall amid the blaze and the neighborhood reaction.
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Senate backs Iraq withdrawal timeline ahead of veto clash
The Senate approved a war bill ordering U S combat troops out within a year, advancing clash with President Bush over Iraq policy. The 51 to 47 vote followed largely party lines, with negotiations likely to shape a compromise with the House. The House seeks Sept 1 2008 withdrawal. the Senate proposes a 120 day start and a nonbinding March 2008 completion, both funding Afghanistan and Iraq operations.
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Four NM officials charged in multimillion-dollar graft
A federal grand jury charged former New Mexico Senate President Pro Tem Manny Aragon and three others with conspiring to skim 4.2 million dollars from public funds intended for a county courthouse. U.S. attorneys said the probe lasted over a year and stressed independence amid political pressure claims.
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Google Maps restores pre Katrina images for New Orleans
AP report notes Google Maps shows satellite pictures of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast from before Hurricane Katrina, sparking concern among residents. Chikai Ohazama of Google cites multiple factors in image selection and unclear replacement timing.
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Google Inc
U N council weighs in on Britain Iran faceoff
The U N Security Council voiced grave concern over Iran seizing 15 British sailors and marines and urged an early resolution. Iran hinted captives could face trial while Turkey sought to ease tensions and a female sailor’s release stalled amid territorial dispute claims.
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