Monkey Trial Conviction in Dayton Ends in Controversy
The 1925 Dayton trial over teaching Darwin’s evolution ends with John T Scopes convicted of violating state law. The verdict is later overturned on a technicality. The day also marks historic events from 1861 Bull Run to Apollo 11 milestones.
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World in Brief Boosts in housing and jobs spur forecast
The Conference Board reports a 0.7 percent June rise in its leading indicators index, with May and April revisions. The six month outlook shows 2 percent gain and a 4.1 percent annual growth, signaling a potential end to the recession later this year. In Japan, Prime Minister Aso dissolved the lower house, setting Aug 30 for elections after local defeats.
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CIT Group nets $3 billion bailout from bondholders
CIT Group Inc. secured a $3 billion private sector bailout from bondholders, avoiding an immediate bankruptcy filing and buying time to restructure. The secured term loan of $3 billion includes $2 billion ready now and $1 billion to be pledged within 10 days, with a 2.5 year maturity to maintain credit access for small and mid sized businesses. The move marks a rare private rescue without government aid amid a broader financial crisis.
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CIA officials accused of fraud in ruling on eavesdropping case
Federal judge Royce Lamberth ruled CIA officials committed fraud to shield a former covert agent in a long running eavesdropping suit and weighs sanctioning up to six current or former agency members including ex-director George Tenet. He rejected Obama era secrecy bids citing diminished credibility and a twisted history. The decision unsealed over 200 unclassified filings in the 13 year old case as scrutiny of the spy agency deepens.
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Four US Troops Die in Afghan Bombing as July Deaths Rise
Four American service members were killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Afghanistan, pushing July US casualties to at least 30 and lifting the month’s total beyond June 2008’s record. The broader coalition count reaches 55 deaths as NATO notes terrorism risks amid a renewed Taliban push after Obama sent 21,000 more troops.
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Gates orders 22000 more troops as Afghanistan push widens
Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced a temporary 22,000 soldier increase in the Army to meet needs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other missions. The Pentagon reported troops are pursuing a captured American soldier as his family pleads and residents display solidarity. Gates warned NATO must show progress in Afghanistan by next summer amid growing British concern over war costs and Taliban gains.
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Calif deficit deal aims to end IOU era
Gov Schwarzenegger and California legislative leaders announced a plan to close the 26 billion shortfall with 15 billion in cuts plus borrowing and tax actions. The package would largely spare taxes, include 6 billion in K 12 and community college cuts, and seek to restore fiscal stability amid a multibillion dollar deficit outlook.
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Parkinson Considers Full-Term Run in 2010
Weekend poll asks readers to rate NASA progress since Apollo 11. Not satisfied 67 percent, satisfied 22 percent, very satisfied 11 percent. Readers invited to visit LJWorld.com to vote and view more responses.
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