Israelis pull back from Gaza and West Bank actions
Israel postponed its Gaza offensive and withdrew from a West Bank town, leaving Palestinian areas free of troops for six weeks. Palestinian officials voiced no relief while Israeli tanks and reservists remained at the Gaza border. UN restatement of caution followed.
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New York Cardinal Egan Pressed to Remove Abuser, Tape Reveals
The Washington Post reports Cardinal Edward Egan urged a priest who admitted abusing a teen to continue priestly duties, citing self employment of diocesan priests. The 1990s testimony discussed a case involving Rev. Laurence Brett and a 1963- era assault, with later suspension after mounting allegations.
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Bush urges more leeway on welfare reform efforts
President Bush presses Congress to grant states more freedom to bypass federal regulations as they shape welfare programs and spend federal money. He argues this compassionate reform could lift millions from poverty and cites a drop of 5.4 million impoverished since 1996. Senate plans have not embraced broader state flexibility.
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Joseph Bonanno dies at 97 in Tucson
Notorious mob boss Joseph Bonanno, known as Joe Bananas, died of heart failure in Tucson at age 97. He led one of New York City’s original five crime families and claimed membership in the Commission that directed organized crime across major U.S. cities, though he denied involvement in narcotics or prostitution.
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Missile-launching tube found near Saudi air base
Saudi soldiers recovered an empty shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile launcher tube about a half mile from Prince Sultan Air Base south of Riyadh. The Pentagon reported a launcher tube found about 2 miles from a base runway inside the perimeter fence, prompting questions about a possible attack. Saudi officials offered no details on how the launcher ended up near the base.
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U.S. PRESSURES PAKISTAN TO ATTACK AL QAIDA FIGHTERS
U S officials say al Qaida concentrations are in western Pakistan near the Afghan border, with Waziristan highlighted. Pakistan resists large scale attacks, despite requests for cooperation.
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Scientology pays $8.67 million to settle longtime suit
In Los Angeles, the Church of Scientology agreed to pay former member Lawrence Wollersheim more than $8.6 million to resolve a lawsuit filed nearly 22 years ago. The 1980 suit alleged the church caused bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts, with a 1986 jury verdict later reduced on appeal to 2.5 million. Interest accumulated to the final amount.
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