Taliban recruitment of children signals faltering ranks
Maj. Gen. Jason Kamiya says Taliban losses have fractured command and pushed recruitment of child soldiers as violence surges, with more than 500 rebels killed since March. He warns the group may step up attacks ahead of the September 18 elections.
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LAPD Uses $35 Million Computer to Flag Rogue Cops
Los Angeles police implement a new $35 million computer system to track complaints and officer data, alertting supervisors to possible misconduct as part of a federal oversight program after past abuse scandals. Community leaders hope the system restores public confidence amid high profile LAPD shootings and scandals.
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Countdown Restart Sets Stage for Shuttle Launch
NASA says Discovery’s grounding fixes are complete and analysis is thorough. Engineers repaired electrical grounding, swapped fuel gauge wiring, and ruled out obvious EMI sources. A Tuesday liftoff remains possible with 60 percent weather odds and four good gauges expected, though one gauge malfunction may be tolerated if understood.
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Clinton launches HIV AIDS program in Kenya and region
Former President Bill Clinton unveiled the Clinton Foundation Pediatric HIVAIDS Initiative in Kenya to nearly double child treatment, aiming to add 1,000 more treated children this year. He also donated a year's ART supply for 2,500 children in Rwanda and backs a plan to reach 10,000 children on ART in 10 countries by 2005.
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