Talks and threats mingle as Bush pushes anti terror plan
White House officials debate negotiation with bin Laden while pressuring the Taliban to surrender him and al Qaida operatives. Ashcroft seeks expanded powers for surveillance and detention as Congress weighs an anti-terrorism package. Bush prepares a broad, multinational campaign with aid from allies.
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Lopez marries Cris Judd in private Calabasas ceremony
Jennifer Lopez 31 and Cris Judd 32 wed at a private Los Angeles suburb home. About 170 guests attended the ceremony with Valentino lace gown and publicist confirmed details. They met while taping the Love Dont Cost a Thing video and plan a quiet honeymoon in an undisclosed location. Lopez’s recent work includes The Wedding Planner and Enough, with new single Im Real climbing the charts.
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County energy plan draws fire over 75 degree policy
Johnson Controls installed fixed 75 degree thermostats across county courthouses replacing thermostats and lights in a 4 million dollar upgrade. The 10 year contract guarantees 4.6 million in energy savings or refunds the difference, but employee comfort remains unsettled as officials await an energy-use report due in three months.
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Taliban and al Qaeda face rising pressure over bin Laden
Afghan leaders deny knowledge of bin Laden then claim to have delivered a message from clerics urging his voluntary departure. Taliban envoy in Pakistan says bin Laden is in a secret, protected location under their control while negotiations are explored, drawing a sharp White House rebuke. Pakistani and international tension grows as U N aid deliveries begin. new crackdowns within Afghanistan accompany disputed battlefield claims in Jalalabad and Qadis district.
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Hollywood satire notes Bush era week in review
Argus Hamilton surveys a busy entertainment and political week with Will Ferrell’s Bush impression blocked, Bush recruiting efforts, border policy jokes, a Nobel prize cue, and didactic quips about Clinton Gore and Jesse Jackson. The column closes noting Hamilton’s Comedy Store role and contact.
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Pilot reflects on Islam and Western views after witnessing brutal act
Page recounts seeing a man lose a hand for theft under Islamic law and ponders the gap between Christian and Muslim minds. He doubts expertise on Islam and Middle East, questions bombings of Baghdad and other capitals, and asks how survivors would be affected. He notes Muslims outnumber Americans and may be more devout in faith.
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Edmonton fraudster posing as officer pleads guilty
Trevor Blair Roszell, 35, admitted in Edmonton to impersonating a police officer in August. He aimed to impress an undercover officer posing as a prostitute, and sought a free encounter while claiming to be on duty.
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