Bush official cites possible North Korean nuclear test
A Bush administration official said the United States is tracking indicators that North Korea may be attempting a nuclear weapons test. The official stressed there is no conclusive evidence the reported explosion near North Korea’s border was nuclear.
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Assault weapons ban fades from existence after ten years
Ten years after the federal assault weapons ban began, it is fading away on Monday. Manufacturers anticipate a sales boom as buyers seek previously banned AK-47s Uzis and TEC-9s while police chiefs warn of rising crime. Senator Dianne Feinstein urged retailers not to sell the weapons and reflected on the 1984 McDonald's siege and the Stockton and San Francisco shootings that spurred the ban.
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Couple Finds Jobs After Wedding Amid Automation Setback
Heather and Shawn oGrady, a married couple since August 2003, gain renewed employment through Abilities First after Meijer automated bagging ended Heather’s Wendy’s job. The pair, who met in 1998, sought nearby work at Cincinnati Mills, while Heather continues daily reading lessons and independence remains a core focus for their future.
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Crime trends show record lows in violent and property crimes
A federal crime survey reports violent crimes and homicides at their lowest since the 1960s and 1970s, with firearm related violence down to 7 percent. The data, based on resident surveys, note underreporting and credit improved reporting willingness and advanced police technology for broader communication and better resource deployment.
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Caribbean eyes on Cuba as Ivan nears with 150 mph winds
The Cayman Islands report eight foot surges on roofs as Ivan threatens Grand Cayman while Jamaica Grenada and Venezuela contend with deaths and destruction. Cuba evacuates 1.3 million as Cuba Havana braces for heavy rain and possible floods. Ivan’s 150 mph winds classify as Category 5 though landfall avoided.
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