Homeland Security nominee withdraws in surprise move
Former New York police commissioner Bernard Kerik abruptly withdrew his nomination to head the department after questions arose about the immigration status of a housekeeper and nanny he employed. He cited personal reasons and the White House accepted the decision, leaving Bush to search for a new candidate to run the vast agency.
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Fort Riley soldier pleads guilty in Iraqi killing case
Fort Riley soldier Staff Sgt. Johnny M. Horne Jr pleaded guilty at a court martial to unpremeditated murder and soliciting another to commit murder for killing a severely wounded 16 year old Iraqi civilian in Sadr City Baghdad. The plea covered one count each under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and he faces sentencing later.
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Posey Twins Earn Eagle Scout Rank In Two Years
Ottawa brothers Brian and Jeff Posey will receive Eagle Scout awards at 3 p.m. Sunday at Ottawa Bible Church. Scoutmaster Roger Bellas notes only about two percent of Scouts reach Eagle. The home-schooled seniors, 18, started Scouting at 16 and completed the 21 merit badges plus a service project before turning 18. They earned badges through weekend badge colleges and coordinated a flag pole project for Hillsdale Lake.
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