Zoo could face charges in tiger attack
San Francisco Zoo faces potential fines and loss of exhibitor license after a 350 pound Siberian tiger killed a teen and mauled two others. Regulators from AZA and USDA could impose penalties. lawsuits from zookeeper Lori Komejan and others loom as inspectors probe enclosure safety and wall height near the tiger exhibit.
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Bush uses pocket veto on defense policy bill
President Bush on Friday used a pocket veto to reject a $696 billion defense policy bill citing a provision that would expose Iraq to lawsuits over Saddam era actions. The veto blocks $189 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan and affects a planned 3.5% raise, with the 8% raise differing due to the veto. Democrats dispute the move as a last minute stunt while lawmakers seek last minute fixes and continue negotiations after Christmas recess.
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Carnation holiday murders charges filed against couple
Prosecutors framed aggravated first degree murder charges against Michele Anderson and Joseph McEnroe for a Christmas Eve killings spree near Carnation. They say the pair confessed to killing Anderson’s parents, brother, and sister in law, and McEnroe killed the children. Motive remains unclear.
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NYC and Chicago near 2007 lows in homicides
New York City reports 488 killings through Friday, aiming for the lowest annual total since 1963. Chicago projects its lowest toll since 1965 with 435 slayings. experts credit crime-trend tracking and targeted police deployment.
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