Helms Retires Shaping Vacuum in North Carolina Politics
Sen. Jesse Helms, a longtime conservative thorn in liberal politics, announced his retirement from the U S Senate. The 79-year-old Raleigh resident taped remarks at WRAL-TV and did not hire top consultants or begin fundraising. Reactions split along party lines with supporters praising his unwavering conservatism and critics claiming his era has passed as a political shift begins in North Carolina.
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Dole Sought by Republicans as Senate Bid Explored
A Raleigh attorney notes Republican factions are courting Elizabeth Dole to run for the Senate seat held by Helms. Other potential GOP contenders include Richard Burr Lauch Faircloth Richard Winroot and Jim Snyder. Democrats have Elaine Marshall as the only announced candidate with talk of Jim Hunt possible.
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Two Marines Charged With Rape In Missouri
Two Marine instructors from Quantico base face rape charges over assaults on trainees at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri during a June 2000 training detachment. If convicted they face possible life in the brig.
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Costly colon cancer test shown superior to standard methods
Government study finds colonoscopy detects more tumors and precancerous growths than sigmoidoscopy plus fecal blood test, missing about one quarter of cases with the combined methods. Experts say colonoscopy is the gold standard and should be considered for routine screening starting at age 60.
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Bushs arms treaty approach risks political firestorm
Washington reports that the Bush administration signals it may withdraw from the 1972 ABM treaty to advance missile defense. If no Russian accommodation is found, officials imply a six month notice withdrawal, risking backlash from Russia allies and Congress while Germany and France weigh staying in.
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