Peterson guilty verdict in Laci Peterson case
A Redwood City jury convicts Scott Peterson of first degree murder in Laci Peterson death and second degree murder in the unborn son death. The verdict exposes Peterson to possible execution after a penalty phase. Jurors were polled as family members cried and others cheered, with a weeklong break before the penalty phase.
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Delucchi
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Arafat Laid to Rest Amid Frantic Palestinian Farewell
In Ramallah Mahmoud Abbas urged the crowd back as Yasser Arafat was finally surrendered to his people. Arafat’s coffin rose above the mob carried to his tomb amid Quranic verses and gun salutes. Erekat and others urged calm while mourners cried and pledged loyalty to the Palestinian leader.
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Palestine
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Butler County election board swamped with ballots
Hamilton The Butler County Board of Elections hired 39 extra workers since July yet remains 11 days after the election. State law allows certifying results today but officials fear thousands of provisional ballots will not be finished by then. About 5,793 provisional ballots were issued, up from 4,957 in 2000, plus 450 absentee and overseas ballots. Despite the heavy load, certification to the state is due by December 1.
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Civil rights leader resigns amid strife
Fred Shuttlesworth has resigned as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference amid internal disputes. The report notes leadership tension within the civil rights group as it faces ongoing challenges.
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Southern Christian Leadership Conference
U S Forces Gain Control in Fallujah After Fierce Fighting
After five days of combat U S forces claim about 80 percent control of Fallujah once a base for insurgent attacks Lt Gen John Sattler says the back and spirit of the insurgents are broken with 22 U S fatalities about 170 wounded and 40 back in duty Iraqi forces report five killed and about 40 wounded while Zarqawi reportedly urges continued holy war with attacks possible as the White House notes progress ahead of January elections and a helicopter downing near Baghdad hints at ongoing violence.
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