Grenade scare at LAX sparks evacuation of hundreds
Security screeners at Los Angeles International Airport evacuated hundreds after a hand grenade outline appeared on a scanner. It proved an inert replica but could be turned into an explosive device. The passenger was identified for closer scrutiny and placed in federal custody for questioning. Authorities said the device may have been a gag gift. In Kosovo, Ibrahim Rugova was sworn in as president amid a power sharing vote, pledging independence and unity while NATO and the United Nations oversee a fragile transition.
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Afghan quake toll climbs after deadly landslide collapse
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked six Asian countries, with northern Afghanistan hit hardest. A cliff collapse in a Hindu Kush village buried about 100 homes, killed at least 100 people, and caused floods after a river was blocked. Dozens injured across Afghanistan and Pakistan as reports emerge from remote areas.
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Draining lake at crematory as search for remains widens
In Lafayette Georgia authorities drain a three acre lake outside Tri-State Crematory to recover bodies amid a scandal involving crematory operator Ray Brent Marsh. More than 300 corpses have been found in pits sheds and vaults. the incinerator now tested as working.
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Former Enron treasurer seeks deal with justice department
Ben Glisan, Enron's former treasurer, seeks a deal to avoid prosecution by cooperating with the Justice Department. Fired in November as Enron collapsed, the 36 year old employee was a key figure in partnerships that inflated profits and hid debt. His possible testimony could influence high ranking executives as the criminal investigation proceeds.
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Ireland Imposes Plastic Bag Tax Amid Public Backlash
Ireland introduces a 13 cent per bag charge on plastic shopping bags to curb waste. Environmentalists praise the move while Dublin residents call it a rip-off as protests rise against new waste and recycling policies. Residents weigh habit changes and potential use of reusable bags, with Tesco and Druinies selling semi permanent bags to cut disposable bag use.
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Supreme Court backs open access rules for power grids
The Supreme Court upheld federal requirements that utilities open transmission lines to competitors, rejecting a broader push to expand grid access. The ruling preserves FERC authority to foster competitive wholesale electricity markets amid Enron fallout and California market turmoil. States including New York Florida New Jersey Idaho North Carolina Virginia Washington Vermont Wyoming joined the suit.
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