Saudi money funds Iraqi insurgents via private donors
Private Saudi citizens are giving millions of dollars to Sunni insurgents in Iraq, with funds used to buy weapons such as shoulder-fired missiles. Iraqi officials say much comes from zakat donations funneled through clerics, while Saudi officials deny any official backing. The ISG notes Saudis are a funding source for insurgents amid post-2003 turmoil.
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Lobbyist named to craft Pennsylvania disclosure law rules
Harrisburg AP Richard Gmerek the state house lobbyist linked to the overturned 2002 lobbyist disclosure law has been chosen for the panel drafting regulations for the new disclosure law taking effect January 1. Governor Rendell appointed him amid Republican concerns about his prior lawsuit and ties to the Democratic administration.
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Baseline Killer Suspect Charged After Phoenix Slayings
Phoenix police say Mark Goudeau, 42, already jailed since September, will face 71 counts including nine murders linked to the Baseline Killer case. Investigators tied him to the string of random nighttime shootings that terrorized the Phoenix area for about a year after arrests for two sexual assaults.
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Ohio mother indicted for deadly microwave baby death
Dayton prosecutors filed an aggravated murder indictment against 26 year old China Arnold for the death of her month old daughter. The prosecutor said the death penalty would be sought as the case advances. The document was issued yesterday and outlines the charges and possible punishment.
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World reports death of Paris Talley in 2005 case
Investigators found evidence suggesting high heat internal injuries without external burns, consistent with microwave oven involvement. The baby Paris Talley died on August 30, 2005, amid the inquiry into the incident.
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AP Poll Finds Americans Doubt Clear Iraq Victory
An AP Ipsos poll shows Americans largely expect no clear victory in Iraq and doubt a stable democratic government is achievable, with dissatisfaction about President Bush’s Iraq handling at an all-time high of 71 percent. Only 27 percent approve of Bush’s Iraq policy as support continues to erode.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Times and Temps
The report preview shows Saturday with a high of 37 and low 27 under partly cloudy skies and southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Sunday clears to sunny conditions with highs near 45 and lows around 31, with extended outlook showing clouds Monday and a return to sun by Tuesday with highs in the 40s. Sunrise and sunset times are listed.
Pennsylvania Lottery Daily Draw Results Summary
Evening and daytime lottery results from Pennsylvania include eNight and eCash draws with numbers 8 13 22 30 39 and 9908 350 8465 366 3082 13 18 24 26 38 623 0574 Youthful totals show Big 4 and Pick 3/4 outcomes across multiple draws.
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Today in History highlights key world events
The list covers milestones from 1854 to 2005, including Papal dogma, Lincoln’s Reconstruction plan, AFL founding, Irving Berlin’s first all score revue, Pearl Harbor, Formosa move, Jim Wright, INF treaty, Bergalis death, NAFTA, Milosevic ruling, Capitol reopening, Eric Crouch Heisman, and a Chicago snowstorm crash.
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Birthday list honors film and music stars aged diverse
The article marks birthdays of notable figures across film music and television. Maximilian Schell 76, David Carradine 70, James MacArthur 69, James Galway 67, Jerry Butler 67, Bobby Elliott 64, John Rubinstein 60, Gregg Allman 59, Kim Basinger 53, Warren Cuccurullo 50, Wendell Pierce 43, Teri Hatcher 42, Sinead O Connor 40.
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