Activists vow to press case as Bush exempts Navy sonar off California
Conservationists vow to return to court to challenge President Bush signing an exemption allowing Navy high power sonar training off Southern California. The 9th Circuit sent the case back to U.S. District Court in Los Angeles while the Navy seeks a ruling. A 12-mile no sonar zone and lookout requirements had been ordered, with compliance said to undermine training realism.
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Gas thefts level off as shoppers shift to cards
Lenard notes gas thefts are easing as customers estimate and shift to credit. Stores pay 2 to 8 percent per card, cutting profits on gas when prices are around three dollars a gallon. Jefferson County prosecutors see gas theft as misdemeanor risk with potential fines and up to one year in prison.
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Metropolis police seek person of interest in Miller death
Metropolis police say the incident occurred in Metropolis and seek the public’s help locating Stewart. Investigators urge anyone with information to call the Metropolis Police Department at 524-2310 or Illinois State Police District 22 at 845-3740. Contact details include beckymalk@gmail.com and 927-5633.
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Corporations recruit poll workers in Utah amid logo concerns
Salt Lake County clerk Sherrie Swensen recruited corporations and civic groups to staff polling places to combat chronic shortages. EnergySolutions donated workers, sparked protests over corporate logos at the polls, prompting a looming legislative push to ban logos. Lawmakers cite neutrality concerns while defenders call it public service.
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Seminole County
Fla
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Progress Energy
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American Civil Liberties Union
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