Supreme Court faces broad term on searches and rights
The 2000 01 term opens with questions on Fourth Amendment protections in homes cars and hospitals. The court will also rule on traffic stops checkpoints seat belt enforcement and hospital drug testing while weighing challenges to the Clean Air Act and disability discrimination suits.
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FBI probes Bush tape leak intensifies inquiry
The FBI opened a full investigation into the mailing of a tightly held Bush debate practice tape to a Gore adviser, with focus possibly on higher campaign levels. Investigators weigh false statements, mail fraud, and theft, while Karl Rove was questioned for about 30 minutes at Bush campaign headquarters in Austin.
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US EU reach deal to avert trade war in WTO dispute
Washington reports a late Saturday accord with the European Union gives the United States until November 1 to replace a 4.1 billion annual tax break for export subsidiaries in offshore havens. The WTO ruled the program illegal and the EU will hold off penalties until a panel verifies compliance. Charlene Barshefsky hailed the move as avoiding escalated tensions.
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Thurmond collapses at restaurant at 97 in Virginia
Senator Strom Thurmond aged 97 collapsed at a suburban Alexandria restaurant and was rushed to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. His spokeswoman said doctors have not yet determined the cause, likely dehydration, with observation through today and no link to prior illnesses.
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Connecticut Priceline.com complaints probed by AG
Connecticut state attorney general is examining dozens of complaints about Priceline.com. Allegations include gasoline not available at quoted prices and airline tickets with restrictive terms. Atty. Gen. Richard Blumenthal noted most complaints concern gas and tickets bought via the Norwalk based firm. He warned fines possible if wrongdoing is found while Priceline says it has addressed prior inquiries.
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New York Children Cut From Insurance Plan
New York children enrolled in a federal health program face removal as up to half of the roughly 538 000 beneficiaries become ineligible. The New York Times reports families received notices delaying coverage and instructing Medicaid applications. Executives and advocates blame misplacements and lack of Medicaid screening by plans and state guidance.
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Michelin settles death lawsuit in Florida case
Relatives of Mary Eddings and Lisa Wright settled an eight year suit with Michelin North America over a 1991 crash on Interstate 95. Michelin denied liability and did not disclose terms. The company had acquired Uniroyal Goodrich in 1990 after a tire patch failure.
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