Gaza truce hopes fade amid threats of invasion
Israel warned of a massive, prolonged strike if Palestinian groups renew attacks while Abbas urged Hamas and Islamic Jihad to stop. Egyptian mediators seek to salvage the cease-fire as U S diplomatic efforts intensify. Separately, police blocked a planned settler march to Gaza, delaying but not ending opposition to the pullout.
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Frequent flier miles and lawmakers trips raise ethics questions
The pro trade and consumer groups fund trips to India and Las Vegas for congress members and cite frequent flier miles as a gray area. Rep Vic Snyder notes upgrades from official travel, while officials argue mileage rewards reflect travel earned, not gifts. Many lawmakers travel weekly, accumulating thousands of miles, with rules allowing personal use or official- travel credits.
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FBI probes, critic groups clash over surveillance worries
The FBI faces scrutiny as critics allege political profiling in war and environment disputes. DOJ and FBI cite guidelines. ACLU seeks files on task force inquiries and funding, while a Sept 4 2003 memo on convention protests prompts questions about counterterrorism labels.
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Soldier Remembered At Vigil For Wounded Hines In Cincinnati
At a campus gym vigil CCS Headmaster Wayne Beaver led a service with two messages from Hines wife Katy and inspirational songs as mourners prayed. Hines lost his right leg in a Baghdad attack, suffered tissue damage, left leg breaks and kidney injury, and received 218 pints of blood. He spent a month undergoing 30 hours of surgery and was given 300 pints more blood. Beaver urged prayers and support, noting tuition for Hines daughter Lily and unborn son Noah if they attend Cincinnati Christian. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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