Veto threats rise as Dems push bills in Congress
President Bush, with a historically low veto tally, faces a surge of veto threats as Democratic leadership advances bills on Iraq withdrawal, whistleblower protections, and presidential records. White House also warns a war spending measure will be vetoed over Iraq language amid Obama era shifts.
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Aging McCain Faces Questions Over Health, Age Motives
McCain, 70, jokes about being older than dirt while highlighting scars from Vietnam and skin cancer. He maintains a rigorous schedule, but voters and aides question whether age and health could hinder a potential 2008 White House bid amid rivals Giuliani and Romney. Bob Dole, now 83, says McCain will face constant fitness questions.
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Thompson seen as GOP savior in Hollywood backed bid
Republican activists eyeing a presidential run for former Tennessee senator and TV prosecutor Fred Thompson. Bill Frist Howard Baker and Zach Wamp push for drafting him as Giuliani leads the field. Romney shows limited support amid lingering conservative doubts. Wamp says about 40 House members want meetings with Thompson. Frist notes Thompson is weighing candidacy as endorsements and strategy build for early states.
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Man pays old school debts to get transcript
Jeff Ralson, 40s, visited Superior Senior High School to obtain a 1977 transcript for a plumbing apprenticeship. He learned of two old charges totaling 13 dollars, including a 7.95 algebra book fine and a 5 PE fee, with no prior contact. The district confirms law requires transcripts but may seek payment of old fines. He forgot a 2 dollar fee and avoided interest by paying now.
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Mother charged in beating death of 5 year old daughter
The mother of five year old Melanie Beltran, Mila Petrov, 29, faces two counts of first degree murder in Cook County. Sheriff Tom Dart said the case involved three years of abuse including tying up, repeated striking, cigarette burns, and forcing the girl to eat hot peppers and drink from a toilet. The mother gave birth to a son Wednesday, one day after the daughter was hospitalized.
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