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Al-Qaida poised to strike United States warns Ashcroft
Attorney General John Ashcroft warned of a very real potential that al Qaida could strike the United States again. He cited a new tape from Ayman Al-Zawahri as evidence of ongoing threats and noted the Homeland Security alert about possible death by hijackings in coming months. He said authorities have disrupted numerous terrorist plots since 9/11.
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Verizon contract talks loom after job security victory
In Washington, unions and Verizon bargained past a strike deadline with 18,000 workers at IBEW and CWA seeking job security amid a shrinking local phone unit and growth in wireless. An arbitrator ordered rehiring 2,300 New York layoffs, heightening tensions as health costs and potential regional service disruptions loom.
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President Bush Begins Vacations With Ranch Walk and Fishing
President Bush starts a monthlong vacation at Crawford ranch enjoying a stroll with Laura Bush and Condoleezza Rice. He cleared brush for hours then fished as heat rose into the high 90s, after a healthy physical. He also phoned the U S women's gymnastics team after their Pan American Games gold, and planned fundraisers and trips across the country.
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Academy urges yearly BMI checks to curb childhood obesity
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls for all children to have annual body mass index measurements to identify obesity and related risks. The policy stresses tracking height and weight, family history, and cultural factors, while promoting activity and limiting television.
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