Justices hear arguments on status of detainees
The Supreme Court heard the Bush administration defend immunity for detainees at Guantanamo Bay while critics push for judicial oversight. John Gibbons argued detainees from more than 40 nations lack rights on foreign soil, while Theodore Olson urged deference to decades of litigation and wartime executive power. The debate centers on civil liberties and executive authority amid national security.
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Basra bombings hit three police stations in Iraq
Militant blasts in Basra shattered three police stations injuring many and killing at least 40 with 200 wounded as a four-vehicle attack, including two school buses, was witnessed in Saadia district. The report notes broader Iraqi deaths including a U.S. soldier in Mosul and a high casualty count this month. The piece also covers Saddam Hussein’s trial setup and related Iraqi political moves.
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Oregon Judge halts county gay marriage licenses
Multnomah County Circuit Judge Frank Bearden ordered the county to stop issuing same sex marriage licenses while urging lawmakers to craft new law. He ruled Oregon must recognize 3,022 licenses already issued, marking a historic national moment. An immediate appeal was anticipated as the county had begun issuing licenses on March 3.
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University of Alabama apologizes for pre Civil War slavery
The University of Alabama apologized to descendants of slaves owned by faculty or who worked on campus before the Civil War. The Faculty Senate approved the move, marking a historic first for the university and possibly the nation. Officials also announced a marker near two slave graves and plaques on buildings where slaves labored.
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Boston College buys archdiocese property for settlement funds
Boston College agrees to purchase the Boston archbishop mansion and 43 adjoining acres for 99.4 million dollars. Proceeds will pay a 90 million dollar sex abuse settlement. archdiocese faces about 135 million dollars in debt with over 550 alleged victims. The site lies opposite the college campus.
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Global Internet Flaw Revealed Sparks Security Rush
Washington reports a serious flaw in core Internet technology threatening TCP traffic and router stability. The British government and Homeland Security issued alerts as researchers warn hackers could disrupt online communications. Experts say fixes must come quickly to prevent broad outages across major networks and home users.
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