Bush vows to block Florida slot gambling expansion
In Tallahassee Gov Jeb Bush repeats his pledge to defeat or curb slot machines tied to a voter approved ballot measure. Separate referendums in Miami Dade and Broward counties could force the legislature to legalize Las Vegas style slots at seven racetracks and jai alai frontons. Bush who lives in Miami Dade says he will vote against the measure and urges voters to oppose it.
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Martha Stewart Begins Five Month Home Detention At Bedford Estate
Martha Stewart, 63, begins five months of home detention at her Bedford New York estate after completing a prison term in Alderson West Virginia. She may work 48 hours weekly outside, will wear an ankle monitor, and plans a comeback while reporters and a media crowd observe her first day home.
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Friendly fire kills Italian intel agent in Baghdad
In Baghdad a U S checkpoint shooting claimed the life of Italian intelligence officer Nicola Calipari who had helped negotiate Giuliana Sgrena’s release. Sgrena survived a month in captivity and was wounded by shrapnel when the speeding car was fired upon. Prime Minister Berlusconi demanded accountability after the incident at 8 55 p m local time at a coalition checkpoint.
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Violence Flares as Abbas Faces West Bank Disorder
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas battles to restore order as a clash between police and militants wounds five in the West Bank. Police say the fighting began after militants confront a police arrest of a fellow member over a stolen car. Two officers and three gunmen were hurt. Witnesses describe the shooting and Abbas calls for Israeli withdrawal to regain control.
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Four charged in hazing death at UC Chico fraternity
Four Chi Tau members at the University of California, Chico, faced involuntary manslaughter charges after pledge Matthew Carrington, 21, died Feb 2 from water intoxication during hazing. He collapsed during a punishment push-up in the off campus house basement before responders were called. Prosecutor Mike Ramsey said the group was an outlaw rogue fraternity with no national charter since 2002.
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Bush names Steve Johnson to head EPA as first scientist leader
President Bush selects Steve Johnson a longtime EPA employee and acting administrator to lead the agency, making him the first professional scientist to head the EPA. Johnson pledged cooperation with government industry and environmental groups while supporters praised his tenure. Critics warn the White House agenda may conflict with environmental protections and climate policy.
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