Rangers Win Beret Color Change Amid White House Pressure
The Army approves tan berets for Rangers while standard black berets move to broader use starting in June. President Bush raised concerns over contracting with non American manufacturers for the black berets, prompting Pentagon review. The administration also aims to reduce Russian nuclear nonproliferation funding in fiscal 2002 from 872 million to 800 million, per officials.
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Census finds 20 percent of Americans disabled
Census Bureau estimates 52.6 million people have disabilities with only half of them employed. The report notes worse outcomes for those with severe disabilities and urges action from federal and private sectors. Separately, New York transit worker Leonid Lorsh, 57, was found dead by suicide in a Brooklyn subway yard after stock market losses.
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Navy probes fatal bombing exercise in Kuwait
Lt. Gen. Michael DeLong leads a broad inquiry into a Kuwait bombing exercise where three bombs misdirected, with authority to assess causes and recommend disciplinary action. Five U.S. servicemen and one New Zealand officer were honored at Ramstein as autopsies proceed at Landstuhl. probe targets human error, communications, and equipment factors. DeLong aims to finish by April 16.
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Authorities confirm missing atheist's remains found
Federal investigators identified bones dug from a ranch as Madalyn Murray O'Hair her son Jon Garth Murray and granddaughter Robin Murray O'Hair The remains were linked by medical and dental records a stainless steel hip recovered in the search providing key corroboration The 1995 disappearance when gold coins and three other family members vanished remains unsolved with multiple suspects convicted of related crimes
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Four Legionnaires' cases confirmed at Cleveland Ford plant
Four cases verified of Legionnaires' disease at the Cleveland Casting Plant after a Ford worker died last week. The plant, home to about 2,500 employees, closed through the weekend as health officials test water systems and review 10 pneumonia cases among workers.
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Sub captain seeks immunity in deadly collision
Pearl Harbor Hawaii report says Sub captain Cmdr Scott Waddle seeks immunity to testify at a court of inquiry. He promised to refute claims he ignored safety rules before the February 9 collision with a Japanese fishing trawler. Waddle argues families of the nine crew and students deserve answers, while Adm Fargo seeks an explanation for Japan.
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Key West Loses Spring Break Luster Says Officials
Key West officials report fewer college students this spring as high costs and strict city rules push revelers to Cancun and Cozumel. Tourism leaders warn the shift could hurt upscale tourism while some blame parents tightening credit. Local police note a quieter season despite the ongoing college break.
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