Supreme Court rebuffs Guantanamo tribunals in ruling
The Supreme Court rules the Guantanamo military tribunals illegal under U.S. and international law. Justice Stevens leads the 5-3 decision, saying the president lacked authority for special trials with limited protections. Bush vows to work with Congress to fix the system without releasing detainees.
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State budget revised hints at 26 billion plan
In Harrisburg the $26 billion budget faces final shaping as lawmakers await details after a tentative 6.8 percent increase. Formal talks may start today with a possible vote tomorrow, marking the earliest Rendell administration approval. Education and social services funding, including child health insurance expansion, are priorities.
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Delaware River flood relief shifts to New Hope aftermath
As Wilkes-Barre residents celebrate levee protection along the river, nearby Delaware communities face renewed anger and cleanup after the Delaware River crest. Separately, 26.5 million veterans and troops had personal data not copied from a missing VA computer, with VA Secretary Nicholson noting it exposed data-handling deficiencies.
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House hearing probes major data breach response
At a House hearing on one of the nation's worst information data breaches, a speaker urged focus on improvements saying there may be a redeeming part if lessons are learned and changes implemented.
Feds hint inflation fight may ease as rate hikes pause
Washington AP reports after 17 straight increases the Federal Reserve signaled potential easing of rate hikes. Wall Street rallied with the Dow rising about 217 points as the Fed noted future moves depend on incoming data and that the economy is moderating from its earlier surge.
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Independence Day obituary deadline notice
In observance of the Independence Day holiday The News will publish a morning edition July 4 with earlier press times. Obituary deadlines are 2 30 p m Monday July 3 and Lugene Hudson will handle obituaries contacting 724 654 6651 ext 620.
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Weekend And Early Week Weather Summary
Saturday will reach 86 and 69 with sunshine and some afternoon clouds. Sunday highs near 86 and 67 with isolated storms. Extended outlook shows Monday scattered storms in low 80s, Tuesday partly sunny with a mix of sun and clouds. Sunrise at 5 52 a.m. Sunset at 8 57 p.m.
Pennsylvania Lottery Night Draw Summary
Evening Pennsylvania Lottery results list daily draws Big 4 Cash 5 Lucky for Life rolling cash five and day picks. Numbers include Night Daily 246 Big 4 0249 Cash 5 2-10-17-26-36 Lucky for Life 2-10-14-19-22-25 Midday Daily 788 Big 4 2977 Night Pick 3 633 Pick 4 6159 Rolling Cash 5 5-6-8-21-35 Day Pick 3 061 Pick 4 8807.
Blondin Tightrope Crossing At Niagara Falls 1859
Historical notes recall Blondin’s 1859 Niagara Falls tightrope walk before about 5,000 spectators. Other entries include Harding naming Taft chief justice in 1921 and the 1971 Soyuz 11 tragedy ending in spaceflight death.
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Notable Births This Week in Entertainment Stars
Singer Lena Horne turns 89, actor Tony Musante gains 70, actress Nancy Dussault reaches 70, singer Glenn Shorrock hits 62, jazz musician Stanley Clarke becomes 55, actor David Garrison reaches 54.
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Ellwood City hospital births and Frederick delivery report
A daughter was born to Joshua D. and Dorothy Kray Keener at Ellwood City General on June 27 2006. A daughter was born out of town to Kelly and Christian Vanassa at Frederick Memorial Hospital on June 12 2006. Police report a burglary in New Castle at 1004 Croton Ave basement of Jaye's Beauty Shoppe with copper piping and iron pipe stolen, part of a series of copper thefts in the city.
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Corrections: Swiss green beans recipe resurfaced today
The Culinary column on Monday omitted the directions for a Swiss green beans recipe. The full recipe appears again today on page B7. Call Mitchel Olszak at 724 654 6651 ext 628 between 10 30 a.m. and 3 p.m. for clarification.
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