FBI letter profiles neck bomb mastermind in Wells case
The FBI released new details about a bank robbery plot in Erie tied to a bomb strapped to pizza deliveryman Brian Wells. Investigators say the mastermind, dubbed Collarbomber, may have sought domination or revenge rather than money, with notes found in Wells's car and a police note given to a bank teller guiding further instructions.
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End of Najaf fighting yields partial wins for all sides
In Najaf, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani wins peace leverage, Muqtada al Sadr's Mahdi Army remains intact, and Ayad Allawi's government gains legitimacy as police seize Imam Ali Shrine. U S troops avoid fresh clashes after three weeks of fatalities, while violence has sparked Iraqi anger.
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Stamp highlights sickle cell awareness nationwide launch
The U S Postal Service will issue a 37 cent self adhesive stamp on September 29 with ceremonies at the Sickle Cell Disease Association annual convention in Atlanta. The stamp features a mother with child and urges early testing, aiming to raise awareness of the disease affecting thousands, especially African Americans, with over 80 000 afflicted and more than 2 million trait carriers. There is no cure for sickle cell disease.
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Pakistan installs Shaukat Aziz as prime minister
Pakistan's parliament elected former finance minister Shaukat Aziz, an ally of President Musharraf, as prime minister after the opposition boycotted the vote. Aziz, 55, known for banking and reform, inherits policies aligned with Musharraf's leadership amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Detroit worker killed as platform drops on I-75 overpass
Four men painting a Detroit I-75 overpass platform fell when a supporting cable snapped. One man died at the scene, three others were critically injured and transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital. All workers were employed by Atlalis Bros. Painting under a Michigan Department of Transportation contract.
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