Appeals panel expands government surveillance powers
A federal court ruling allows broad new surveillance powers to track suspected spies and terrorists. Ashcroft lauds enhanced tool use, court-quick approval system, and cross agency coordination while ACLU warns of risks to free speech and due process. Government may face Supreme Court challenge potential.
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John Ashcroft
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Robert Mueller
United States
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Oil tanker split and sinks off Spain menaces coast
A Bahamas flagged tanker carrying over 20 million gallons of oil broke in two off northwest Spain and began sinking amid stormy seas. If the Pres tige loses its cargo, the spill could rival the Exxon Valdez disaster, threatening fishing grounds and local jobs. Cleanup crews report oil reaching beaches and wildlife in trouble as salvage efforts continue amid high winds and receding hopes for salvaging the ship.
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Alaska
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Smit Salvage Company
van Andel
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Universe Maritime Ltd
Senate fights over homeland security bill gains
Washington AP reports Democrats push to strip seven provisions from a broad homeland security bill aimed at consolidating 22 agencies under a single department. Republicans including John McCain show support as President Bush and Homeland Security Director Ridge rally undecided senators. A vote was anticipated.
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Quiz Worldscope Answers and Matching Names
The page lists answers for a Knowledge quiz with Security Council and other items. It includes Dick Gephardt as a match name and a section titled PEOPLE & SPORTS listing Alan Jackson Barry Zito Righteous Jay Leno Eminem. It references See Page 8 for more details.
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Security Council
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Jupiter
Ohio, Tennessee
Dick Gephardt
People & Sports
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Barry Zito
Righteous
Jay Leno
Eminem
U.N. inspectors return to mass weapons search in Iraq
U.N. weapons inspectors resumed work in Baghdad after four years, holding talks with Iraqi officials on inspection timetables and a required report on weapons programs next month. Iraqi officials cited concerns about compiling the volume of material.
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Iraq
Baghdad
Mark Gwozdecky
U.N. Nuclear Controls Agency
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