FBI dynamite found on plane sparks security scare
A college student, Howard McFarland Fish, 21, was charged after a stick of dynamite was found in his checked bag on Continental Flight 52 from Argentina. The incident, among seven security disruptions causing diversions, evacuations, searches or delays at US airports, prompted ICE and FBI action. authorities say it was not terrorism.
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Northwest flight attendants blocked from striking by judge order
U S District Judge Victor Marrero temporarily blocked a Northwest Airlines flight attendants strike that could have begun Friday night while he ruled on whether the action violates federal labor law. Union leaders pledge talks but no session scheduled. Northwest says it will staff flights during walkouts and customers can book with confidence.
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Judge blocks Louisiana ban on violent video games
U S District Judge James Brady blocked Louisiana with an injunction, ruling the law violates free speech by restricting distribution of violent video games to minors. The ruling cites First Amendment rights for producers retailers and players amid broader state challenges following Katrina. Louisiana joins Minnesota Illinois California and Michigan in overturned bans. The judge ordered no enforcement of the law while litigation continues. Governor Kathleen Blanco defended concerns about harm to children.
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