Flag burning ban stalls in Senate
In Washington the Senate has stalled on a proposed constitutional amendment to ban flag desecration after House approval. Opponents warn the measure could trigger disputes among states and question whether flags on clothing or posters would be protected. Supporters say the flag must be legally protected and that desecration is not free speech.
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French Parliament Proposes Annual Dog Tax in Paris
A French lawmaker floated an annual dog tax to fund cleaning up dog messes in cities. Pierre Pascallon, a conservative MP from Puy-de-Dame, argues pedestrians face obstacle courses in streets while many dog owners push back, noting France has 9 million dogs among 58 million people.
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Family slain on Thanksgiving in Hartford
In Hartford Connecticut Errol Dehaney 27 was charged with shooting his wife Shennavia 22 and their two children to death on Thanksgiving after an argument on the way home from dinner. He was ordered held on seven million dollars bail. A judge had recently ordered him to stay away from the family amid assault charges. He signed a statement about the killings and could face the death penalty if convicted.
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Flu season arrives with holidays across multiple states
The CDC reports flu has hit at least 16 states and Washington DC this season, with Alaska and Montana noting somewhat more widespread outbreaks in October. November trends are normal as gatherings begin for Thanksgiving, with outbreaks typically starting in December for Christmas and Hanukkah.
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Russia to Buy Ukrainian Nuclear Arms to Maintain Potential
Russia will acquire 32 SS-19 Stiletto missiles, 19 Tu-160 Blackjack bombers, 25 Tu-95M Bear-H bombers, and 300 cruise missiles from Ukraine to sustain its nuclear forces until 2009, said Col. Gen. Igor Sergeyev. Ukraine held many strategic weapons after the 1991 Soviet breakup.
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Pope urges obedience to church tenets at Vatican
Pope John Paul II told the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith that Catholic teaching provides a solid base that cannot be shifted. He urged Catholics to obey the church on all matters and not just on controversial issues, amid rising dissident sentiment in the church.
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Beatles Anthology I drives record first day sales
Capitol says the Beatles Anthology I sold 450000 copies on its first day Tuesday the highest one day total for an album. It includes Free As A Bird the first new Beatles song in 25 years and adds new material to a John Lennon recording. The double CD may top Pearl Jam Vs first week sales.
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Bosnia Serb leader urges rebels to accept peace plan
Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic appeared on Serb television to press diehard rebels to pursue political means after Dayton. Suburbs of Serb Sarajevo reject ceding control, pledging to defend their city while Milosevic negotiated for lifting sanctions.
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Clinton Aide Frames Debate as Peace Versus War
White House aides frame the debate on U S troop deployment as a peace versus war choice. Defense Secretary Perry pledges a clearly defined mission and warns Americans of possible casualties. A Bosnian raid on a U N base involving armor and fuel underscores fragile stability with no reported casualties.
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Mexico scandal widens with arrest in Geneva links
Swiss officials said Paulina Castanon sister in law of former Mexican president was arrested Nov 15 with her brother while attempting withdrawals from Geneva accounts holding about 84 million dollars. Authorities tied the arrests to drug running amid a wider probe into Salinas de Gortari era intrigue and murder cases.
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