Supreme Court to review sex offender lists
The Supreme Court will decide if states must review each case before adding offenders to Megan's law registries. The case could affect Kansas and other states with registries, raising issues of due process and public access to offender information.
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India Pakistan seek international mediation over Kashmir crisis
In the Kashmir border clash, India and Pakistan push for international help while the Bush administration considers regional engagement. India says it sought foreign assistance to isolate Pakistan. Pakistan seeks talks to resolve the dispute. U N chief Kofi Annan urged restraint as both sides deploy heavy forces near the Line of Control.
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Americans warned of more terror alerts amid vague tips
Washington officials say a vague FBI tip about a possible threat to Orlando water supplies led to public warnings. Local authorities fear overuse of alerts may erode trust, while Bush administration officials warn an attack is likely. Experts warn against fatigue if warnings become too frequent.
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Palestinian Bombings Signal Militant Resurgence
A Palestinian bomber killed himself at a busy northern Israel crossroads as a second suicide attack in two days underscored ongoing militant capability. Israeli officials disclosed a thwarted plan to detonate a one ton bomb beneath Tel Aviv towers, and troops blocked a West Bank bombing plot. In Tulkarem, a woman planned a death by own action attack. Prime Minister Sharon ordered the dismissal of two ultra Orthodox cabinet ministers over the emergency economic plan, with dismissals pending effect.
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Federal takeover of prosecution in airport shutdown case
Kansas man Charles Cowsert, 40, of Council Grove, charged with marijuana and drug paraphernalia offenses at Cincinnati airport, had state charges dropped as federal authorities assume the case. He is transferred to federal custody and awaiting an initial appearance in Covington U S District Court.
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Car bomb kills son of radical Palestinian leader
Jihad Jibril, 38, senior military chief of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine General Command, was killed when a car bomb exploded under his driver seat in west Beirut. The group blamed Israel and vowed retaliation. the PFLP-GC is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States.
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Boston shoe bomb suspect seeks to suppress statements
Richard C. Reid, the 28 year old British citizen accused of trying to blow up an airliner with plastic explosives hidden in his shoes, asked a federal judge to suppress statements made after his arrest. His lawyers allege authorities ignored his invocation of the right to remain silent and denied medical aid. The Dec 22 incident involved an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami diverted to Boston after Reid allegedly attempted to light a fuse from his shoe.
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Pope John Paul II to Visit Azerbaijan and Bulgaria
Pope John Paul II, frail but determined, departs for a five day trip to Azerbaijan and Bulgaria to strengthen ties with Muslims and Orthodox Christians. He will spend two days in Azerbaijan, a Caspian Sea nation of 7.5 million with 120 Catholics, and stay in a hotel due to lack of a suitable church facility.
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