Bush faces mixed reception at Unity conference
President Bush addressed minority journalists at the Unity conference amid a defense of elevated terrorist threat warnings in three cities. He faced a polite but mixed reception, with derisive tittering and brief applause as he defended anti-terror measures and discussed diversity, affirmative action, and the University of Texas top ten percent admissions rule.
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Letourneau and Fualaau Case No-Contact Order Upheld
SEA judge renews a no contact order barring Mary Kay Letourneau from contacting former student Vili Fualaau who was a minor when their relationship began in 1996. Letourneau, now 34, later served six months for child rape and 72 years for prison time, with two daughters born from the relationship.
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Payroll growth slows as oil prices loom over economy
Analysts cut May and June job totals by 61,000, yielding an average gain of 106,000 per month. Opinions vary on the impact of oil around 44 dollars a barrel with some fearing slower growth while others warn a drop could stabilize the economy. Some remain confident the Fed will be backed by a rebound later in the summer, though nervousness grows.
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Informational picket lines at Middletown Works amid layoffs
Workers picketed with children present as Adam Long held a sign and his four year old Noah in his arms. Union members question layoffs, noting 45 jobs cut in three weeks at Middletown Works despite AK reporting 2004 second quarter profits and urging further cost savings. Ohio workers describe understaffing and job eliminations, with painful personal impacts including former machine shop roles shifted to general labor.
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Najaf clashes surge as al Sadr followers blamed for 15 American wounds
Heavy fighting in Najaf on Thursday and Friday leaves 15 U S soldiers wounded and two Marines and another American dead. U S and Iraqi authorities report 13 civilians killed and 58 injured as militants base in the city cemetery. Shiite leaders seek a cease fire and international mediation while Iran is cited as providing support to al Sadr's group.
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