ACLU Withdraws From Federal Charity Program Over Terrorist Watch List
The ACLU pulled out of the Combined Federal Campaign citing a Patriot Act policy requiring non profit groups to verify staff against a terrorist watch list. Anthony Romero said the policy is unconstitutional and plans to sue, rejecting over 500000 in donations. The group argues the list is error prone and violates rights.
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Tropical low mood forms in Atlantic near Carolina coast
The first tropical low mood of the Atlantic hurricane season formed Saturday about 175 miles south-southeast of Charleston. Forecasters expect possible strengthening to a tropical storm by Sunday as it moves northwest at about 9 mph. A tropical storm watch extends from Edisto Beach to Cape Hatteras.
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Arson suspected in Washington wildfires near I-90
In Thorp Washington authorities linked a 300 acre blaze that destroyed two homes and a shop to arson with wind gusts up to 25 mph. A state of emergency was declared in Kittitas County as about 200 homes, many seasonal, were evacuated while helicopters and planes fought the fire. Undersheriff Clayton Myers said investigators believe all ten prior arsons in the county are connected.
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