Bush concedes words can have unintended consequences
In a round table with 14 papers Bush says phrases like Bring em on and dead or alive for Osama bin Laden carried unintended meaning. He notes the need to rally troops without stirring defiance. He also cites inauguration costs and tradeoffs in using private funds for balls and events.
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Huygens Probe Enters Titan Atmosphere Anxiously Watching
The European Space Agency reports the Huygens probe has entered Titan's hazy atmosphere and deployed its parachute. Cassini linkage placed the probe on a free fall toward Saturn's moon, named after 17th century Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens, to study atmospheric composition and potential methane seas.
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FBI Virtual Case File project may be shelved
A post Sept 11 computer system intended to unify FBI data face, analysts and personnel worldwide has proven inadequate and outdated. The $170 million Virtual Case File project may be scrapped with salvage attempts possible, or the entire system built anew by starting from scratch.
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Closing arguments begin in Abu Ghraib abuse case
Fort Hood Texas AP The defense for ringleader Charles Graner Jr rested after two days seeking testimony that he acted under orders from intelligence agents to mistreat prisoners. Closing arguments start today with a jury of four Army officers and six senior enlisted men to deliberate.
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World in 2020: New powers and shifting blocs foreseen
U S intelligence foresee a transformed global order by 2020 with al-Qaida fading, Hollywood waning, Bollywood rising in America, and China and India as key world players. Panel chair Robert Hutchings notes old East West poles may become obsolete as new powers emerge to alter global categories.
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Kansas Senate moves to amend constitution banning same sex marriage
Senators quickly adopted a proposed amendment banning same sex marriage and civil unions, sending it to the House for possible April ballot. Supporters claim it preserves the traditional definition of marriage, while opponents warn it discriminates and could affect elections. House leaders express caution on speed, aiming to decide after counting votes.
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Senators Vote On Gay Ban Resolution In Kansas
Area senators split on the measure with Derek Schmidt and Pat Apple voting Yes and Dennis Wilson supporting an amendment to Kansas constitution. Governor Sebelius argues no amendment needed. opponents warn of pro active discrimination as debates proceed without hearings.
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California Storm Toll Tops 28 Dead and 300 Million Losses
Calamity from five days of torrential rain in California left 28 dead and caused well over 100 million dollars in damage to homes roads and farms. State highways alone account for about 50 million in losses with ongoing assessments likely to rise. Ventura County saw 10 deaths in La Conchita as a mudslide destroyed homes. Farmers faced 38 million in crop and irrigation losses. Governor Schwarzenegger declared a county emergency to unlock aid while Los Angeles County estimated private property damage around 1 million and total public damage over 30 million as counties continue damage reviews.
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Statewide flu vaccine now available to all Kansans
Kansas health officials lifted prior restrictions as vaccine supplies rise and demand falls. The move opens vaccines to the general public while surplus doses are redistributed from communities with higher stock. Interim health director Richard Morrissey and Secretary Rod Bremby stressed expanding access during the peak flu season.
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