Salt Lake City 2002 shows US Olympic windfall and plan
The article notes US Olympic Committee funding and the Podium Program, which allocated 18 million of 40 million to top medal contenders for Salt Lake City 2002. It highlights eight medals by American speed skaters, stipends of 500 to 1000 dollars, and key athletes like Bode Miller, Sarah Hughes, Chris Klug, and Brian Shimer. It credits post 9/11 patriotism, the Salt Lake bid scandals, and Rogge's praise, with plans for 2012 bid considerations among New York, Washington, San Francisco, and Houston.
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USOC
U.S
Baldwin
Calgary
Shannon
Bahrke
Derek Para
U-S-A
Brian Shimer
Bode Miller
Sarah Hughes
Michelle Kwan
America
Chris Klug
United States
Salt Lake City
International Olympic Committee
Jacques Rogge
Atlanta
New York
Washington
San Francisco
Houston
Klug
Soldier Killed by Deputy During Training Exercise Near Fort Bragg
A soldier was killed and another wounded in a shooting during a reconnaissance training near Robbins, North Carolina. The incident occurred on a rural road with a civilian acting as a resident of a fictitious country. officials say the Army did not coordinate with the sheriff. The SBI and Army are investigating. no charges were filed, and the deputy involved is on paid administrative leave.
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Kolb
Butler
Robbins
Fort Bragg
State Bureau of Investigation
Army
U S Names Suspect Discussed Extradition Over Pearl Killing
The United States and Pakistan discuss extradition in relation to the Pearl kidnapping and a U S ambassador pressed Pakistan to assist release efforts. Officials say no direct link to the Pearl case existed then. Rumsfeld floated possible extradition of involved individuals for trial.
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U.S
Pakistan
Wendy Chamberlin
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Pervez Musharraf
Pearl
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Robert Mueller
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Musharraf
Mueller
United States
Sen
Richard Shelby
Senate Intelligence Committee
Shelby
R-Ala
CNN
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Coast Guard seeks Maine fishermen as terrorism watch
The Coast Guard plans to enlist 9000 Maine fishermen as eyes and ears to spot suspicious activity. The Coastal Beacons program will register participants, inspect boats, and run background checks, with similar efforts considered in Michigan Florida and California.
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Maine
Michigan
Florida
California
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