Officials defend Bush uranium claim as accurate yet should have been axed
Washington officials maintain President Bush's claim that Iraq sought uranium in Africa was accurate and cleared by agencies. They say the intelligence supports the assertion, though not to the level required for a State of the Union address, and note Tenet removed a similar claim earlier. Democrats challenge the explanation and timing.
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KickTail lure claims live-fish realism boosts catches
A Connecticut firm unveils The KickTail lure using fluttering tail segments to mimic live shad. Eight pros test it near Orlando, catching 41 fish to 14 with traditional lures, raising questions about tournament eligibility and prompting a major marketing push with priced bundles and a money-back guarantee.
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2002 Safest Year for U S Commercial Flights
NTSB notes 2002 had no deaths on U S commercial flights with 34 accidents of which only one major and one serious. The Federal Express cargo crash at Tallahassee destroyed the plane but crew survived while an American West incident in Phoenix injured 10. Improved technology and training cited as factors.
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Poll shows public uneasy with new media ownership rules
Washington AP report notes a Pew poll finds 50 percent view relaxed ownership limits as negative. About a third in February saw negative effects, while seven in ten question media independence amid FCC moves allowing larger cross holdings in cities and broadcast reach.
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