Top Iraqi cleric bids for elections in Iraq
In a full page ad, Grand Ayatollah Ali al Husseini al Sistani reiterates his demand for elections and rejects U.S. regional caucus plans. A Ramadi roadside blast injures no U.S. casualties, but local reports say two Iraqis were killed after gunfire. U.S. forces uncover a large weapons cache near Ramadi with RPGs, launchers, explosives and missiles. Protests erupt in Amarah as British troops guard city hall.
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Auditors cite pervasive upgrading of working papers
The inspector general reported that New York auditors repeatedly deleted electronic backups of originals while altering files during a review. Officials claimed upgrading was normal, and the practice was discovered after a fraud, waste and abuse tip. This echoes past Pentagon audit-office document changes.
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Kansas lawmakers face high court ruling on school finance
Legislators await a Kansas Supreme Court decision after Shawnee County Judge Terry Bullock ordered a rewrite of the 1992 school finance law by July 1. The judge floated restoring up to an extra billion dollars in annual aid, while officials warn further cuts threaten staffing and programs as districts brace for austerity.
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Kline advocates stricter reporting on underage sex at Ottawa talk
In a Ottawa University Student Union talk, Kline urged doctors to report all underage sexual activity as child abuse. He attacked Kansas Romeo and Juliet laws limiting penalties for close-age partners and urged harsher sentences and more prison beds. He cited a higher court challenge and warned against leniency in cases involving minors.
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Pirates of the Caribbean Tops 2003 People's Choice
The 30th annual ceremony in Pasadena honored Pirates of the Caribbean for favorite movie, Lord of the Rings The Two Towers as favorite drama, Bruce Almighty as favorite comedy, with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts named favorite all-time entertainer and actress. Ray Romano and Jennifer Aniston won as favorite TV performers. CSI and Friends led TV categories. Two and a Half Men and Joan of Arcadia were new series winners. Matchbox Twenty topped the music group category.
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