Indonesia exhumations uncover mass grave remains in Aceh
Human rights workers on Saturday dug up skeletal remains believed to be victims of army violence. Villagers shouted against former President Suharto as investigators unveiled 15 bodies in Aceh with skull wounds and ropes tied to hands. Forensic tests will confirm identities. more mass graves are expected to be investigated.
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Stampede at Philippine job center kills two in Manila
A stampede near the Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center after people broke into a line for jobs and aid at a presidential office in Manila killed two women and injured several others. President Estrada ordered security review and ensured care for the injured.
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Security barriers ring Washington Monument after terror threat
Washington Monument and federal sites tightened security as light-gray concrete barriers ring the monument and bag searches begin. Tourists largely ignore the measures while officials say upgrades are due to the threat after U S missiles hit targets in Afghanistan and Sudan.
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Bonnie reaches Bahamas as first Atlantic hurricane
Bonnie, the season s first hurricane, stalls off Bahamas causing waves up to nine feet and heavy rain. Forecasters warn it could threaten the U S east coast while Bahamian towns brace for possible flooding and evacuations, with Florida potential target but not certain.
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Medal of Honor stays at Arlington Tomb despite Blassie family plea
The Medal of Honor intended for the Vietnam Unknown remains on display at Arlington National Cemetery. Rudy de Leon denied the family's request to relocate the medal to Michael Blassie's grave outside St Louis after his identified remains were reburied at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Patricia Blassie urged the medal follow her brother, noting he is the Vietnam Unknown. Veterans groups say the law keeps the medal at Arlington. The family may seek congressional action.
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LeAnn Rimes Cancels Three Shows Due to Illness
Country star LeAnn Rimes, 16, cancels three shows in a week because of a respiratory infection. One canceled date was Friday in Nashville. she planned to resume with Bryan White Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. White performed solo at Illinois and Kentucky state fairs. Nashville show scrapped.
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