Washington braces for possible Fourth of July threat
U S combat jets will patrol over major cities as security tightens for Independence Day. Officials cautioned no specific target or date exists but heightened chatter prompts expanded air patrols and staffing at a federal coordination center to monitor about 2,100 July Fourth events. FBI plans extra agents and surveillance at its Washington center and field offices nationwide.
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WorldCom warns of more layoffs amid bankruptcy fears
WorldCom chief executive John Sidgmore warned of further job cuts as the company grapples with potential bankruptcy while facing SEC civil fraud charges over nearly 4 billion in accounting irregularities. He blamed past management and Arthur Andersen and promised an internal probe.
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Emperor Hamza legends on display at Smithsonian Sackler
The Smithsonians Sackler Gallery presents 61 of about 200 Hamza tale illustrations from Akbars 1,400 piece 15 year commission. The works blend Persian miniatures with Mogul color plus Western perspective. display runs through Sept 29 with plans for Brooklyn and European venues.
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First female CDC chief named
Dr. Julie Gerberding, a noted disease expert on anthrax and AIDS protection, is slated to become the CDC director in Atlanta. She would be the first woman to lead the agency as Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson prepares to appoint her amid bioterrorism and public health challenges.
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Unemployment claims fall to 15 month low amid job market stabilizing
The Labor Department reports 382000 new unemployment claims for the week ending June 29, down 11000 from the prior week. It is the lowest level since March 24, 2001, with a fifth straight week under 400000. Factory orders rise 0.7 percent in May, continuing a three month gain from the Commerce Department.
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