FBI issues terror alert for four al Qaida suspects
The FBI posted four men linked to al Qaida on its site amid rising chatter ahead of the Sept. 11 second anniversary. Names include Adnan G. El Shukrijumah of Saudi origin, Abderraouf Jdey of Tunisia, Zubayr Al Rim i of Saudi birth, and Karim El Mejjati of Morocco, with unclear links to a specific plot.
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House approves D C school vouchers in narrow vote
The House backed private school vouchers for poor District of Columbia students signaling momentum for a federally funded plan that could reshape school choice nationwide. Bush supports the idea and the Senate may follow as the budget vote looms. opponents warn about draining public school funds. The 205 to 203 tally foreshadows a tough Senate path and possible White House stance.
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Bermuda Hit By Fabian Hurricane Crowned Biggest in 50 Years
The Fabian hurricane slammed Bermuda with 120 mph winds, causing widespread damage and making it the island chain's strongest storm in five decades. Four people missing feared dead, including two police officers, as power outages hit 25,000 homes and golf courses lay in ruins. Hospitals reported only minor injuries while search and rescue faced surge-driven challenges. Local officials warned the storm’s impact on debris and damaged infrastructure hampered operations. Weather equipment was ripped from its moorings as the territory braced for recovery efforts.
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Registry seeks health study of 9/11 air exposure near World Trade Center
Health officials opened a registry Friday to enroll people near the World Trade Center during and after the September 11 attack to study long term respiratory and other health effects. Up to 300,000 individuals may participate, with data collection starting now and a preliminary report due this fall. The effort aims to determine the impact of contaminants including asbestos and glass particles.
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Bush set to address nation on Iraq progress
President Bush will speak from the White House at 7 30 p m about Iraq for about 15 minutes amid mounting U S casualties and criticism of wartime handling. An earlier May 1 USS Lincoln declaration contrasted with questions on rebuilding costs troop deployments and supposed weapons. Powell and Rice planned broader Sunday media appearances.
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Arab League may recognize Iraq Governing Council
Arab League secretary general Amr Moussa said the bloc could admit Iraq's U S backed interim Governing Council as a legitimate government. He noted the council's provisional acceptance might be discussed at the Cairo meeting while Iraq retains its seat in the Arab League.
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