Atheist sues to bar prayer at Bush inauguration
In San Francisco, Michael Newdow sues to prevent a prayer at President Bush's inauguration citing his daughter’s exposure to the pledge phrase under God. He notes Christian invocations at 2001's ceremony and asserts the prayer is unconstitutional. a Jan. 14 tentative court date is set in D.C. district court.
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Storms Bring Running Water To Arizona Rivers
Tucson report notes water flowing in nearly all Arizona rivers for first time in seven years as winter storms from rain and snow send runoff into riverbeds. Forecasts expect continued flow with more Pacific storms on the way today and next week.
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Parents seek to keep Terri Schiavo feeding tube in place
Clearwater, Florida. The Schindler parents ask Judge George Greer to void a 2000 order allowing Michael Schiavo to remove Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube, arguing due process was denied because Terri had no independent attorney amid the right to die dispute.
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Challenges filed in Washington governor's race
Two voters sue to challenge the governor elect Christine Gregoire after a razor close result. The suit questions the legitimacy of the Democrat who edged Republican Dino Rossi by 129 votes in a hand recount and follows after Rossi conceded. Gregoire's inauguration is scheduled for Wednesday.
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San Diego mayoral election challenged by voters
Three voters sued to overturn San Diego Mayor Dick Murphy’s election and seat a write in candidate. They allege over 5,000 ballots were improperly discarded for not darkening an oval, arguing Don na Frye would have won if counted.
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Activists condemn Louisville police shootings in nine hour span
In Louisville, civil rights activists criticized police after nine hours yielded a man with a knife fatally shot and a teen with an ax critically wounded. Police said the pair approached officers and ignored commands. authorities defended officers as following proper procedure amid ongoing investigations.
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Reservist's Abu Ghraib trial opens at Fort Hood
Soldier Spc. Charles Graner, 36, the alleged ringleader of abuses at Abu Ghraib, goes on trial as the first serviceman in the scandal. He faces up to 24 years for conspiracy and mistreatment amid accusations of stomping detainees and striking a hooded man. Prosecutors dropped obstruction and adultery counts.
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