Escaped Death Row Inmate Caught Outside Liquor Store
Charles Victor Thompson, 35, a convicted double murderer on the run for three days, was recaptured outside a Shreveport, Louisiana liquor store after police traced a tip. He was too intoxicated for interrogation and had been jailed for capital murder with two death sentences.
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Casualties Mount in Husaybah Assault Near Iraq Syria Border
U.S. and Iraqi troops battle insurgents in Husaybah for a third day with casualties mounting. The US reports its first American death in the operation and indicates about halfway through the town has been cleared. Marine and soldier deaths are confirmed amid ongoing clashes.
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Iraq Week in Review Major offensive at border
U S and Iraqi forces launched Operation Steel Curtain on Saturday in Husaybah to disrupt al Qaida’s ability to move foreign fighters money and equipment. The week highlighted violence across Baghdad Musayyib Ramadi and Balad with multiple U S military deaths and a warning to diplomats. Husaybah near the Syrian border noted as an al Qaida stronghold and a route for fighters into Iraq.
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Filibuster Talk Around Alito Nomination Grows
Some Democrats consider a possible filibuster to stall Judge Samuel Alito as hearings begin. Critics point to his 1991 dissent on a Pennsylvania abortion notification case and privacy and police powers concerns. Senator Kennedy and Durbin urge waiting for hearings to form a view before action.
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Riots in Grigny deepen as teens shot during clashes
Unrest in Grigny and Clichy-sous-Bois spreads as youths fire birdshot in late night clashes. Two hospitalized with non life threatening wounds. Rioting since Oct. 27 follows the deaths of two teenagers electrocuted while hiding from police in a power substation. Authorities report 4,700 cars burned and 1,200 suspects detained.
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Grigny
Patrick Hamon
Clichy-sous-Bois
France
Gaudin
Street project progresses with asphalt laid to Sixth Street
The street improvement uses federal highway funds administered by KDOT. Work includes new water and storm lines, widening by six feet, and curbs and gutters. Most driveways are being rebuilt to meet a 12 foot minimum width.
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