Marines plane crashes in Pakistan near Shamsi base
A KC-130 carrying six crew and one Marine passenger crashed on approach to Shamsi airfield in southwestern Pakistan. The crash site is about 180 miles from Quetta. Initial signs suggested no survivors, with search efforts continuing at dawn. Relatives identified Marine Bryan Bertrand of Coos Bay, Oregon among those aboard.
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Taliban leaders freed by Afghan officials despite U S demand
Afghan Commander states seven top Taliban officials including the former justice minister surrendered to Afghan commanders but were released by local authorities. U S officials urge turning over the leaders as the government reviews the situation.
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Former Odessa police chief jailed in child porn case
James Jenkins, 57, former Odessa Police Department chief, was sentenced in Midland Federal Court to 21 months in prison for possession of child pornography after pleading guilty September 14. He cried during the plea for probation, citing 38 years in law enforcement.
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Bush plan would restore food stamps for 360,000 immigrants
The Bush administration seeks to reverse part of the 1996 welfare overhaul by restoring food stamps to 363,000 legal immigrants who have lived in the United States at least five years. The plan, part of the 2003 budget, would enroll the full number by 2006 as Congress reviews farm and nutrition policy.
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Graduating debt rises as students face credit card loans
Graduating debt grows as college students rack up credit card balances amid a tougher job market. Many seniors carry unpaid student loans adding to financial strain and uncertain prospects after graduation.
Debt and recession hit new graduates hard in 2000
College graduates face rising debt and weak job markets. Among them, Christian Miller, 27, returns to his parents home in New Jersey after college loans and credit card debt trap him. The GAO cites average student loans of about $19,400 and Nellie Mae notes rising credit card debt. Bankruptcies by under-25s reached a record 94,717 in 2000. A third of students carry four or more cards as they struggle to start adult life.
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