CBS Fined $550000 Over Super Bowl Halftime Show
The FCC fined 20 CBS owned stations 27500 each for indecency after Janet Jackson exposure during the Super Bowl halftime. The penalty is the largest against a broadcaster, while the 200 affiliate stations were not fined. Detailing Rosa Parks health and OutKast lawsuit, the piece also notes a man freed for murder later jailed on drug charges.
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Pentagon tightens rule against troops using prostitutes
The Defense Department drafts a courts martial amendment to make it an offense for US troops overseas to patronize prostitutes. The move aims to curb trafficking near bases amid reports of women coerced into prostitution serving military members and contractors in places such as South Korea.
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Cat Stevens's brother denies terror ties after no fly list incident
Yusuf Islam known as Cat Stevens was taken off a London to New York flight after his name appeared on a U S no fly list. His brother David Gordon says Islam supports humanitarian work and peace, denying any associations with terrorists. Homeland Security notes he was denied admission on national security grounds and to be sent back to London.
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U S expands outpost network to fight terrorism worldwide
The U S military quietly expands its network of small outposts across the Middle East and Africa to help combat terrorism. The plan accompanies the drawdown of tens of thousands of troops from Cold War bases in Germany and South Korea. Potential and existing outposts are discussed as part of the broader strategy.
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Pentagon expands small overseas outposts for rapid force use
The United States quietly grows a network of small outposts nicknamed lily pads to project power in the Middle East and Africa while plans shift troops home from Germany and Korea. Defense officials say the rolling 10 year plan aims to enable rapid military operations anywhere with a lighter presence at permanent bases.
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Senate confirms Goss as new head of CIA
The Republican led Senate approved Rep. Porter Goss of Florida as CIA director by a 77 to 17 vote. Critics warned of his ties to the party but supporters argued he would bring independence and experience from his CIA and Army intelligence background.
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