Forecasts rise as 2003 hurricane season may exceed predictions
BRIEFLY FORT COLLINS AP forecaster William Gray says above average hurricane activity is likely for 2003 due to La Nina cooling and equatorial warming. The CSU team now predicts 14 named storms, up from April's forecast, ahead of the Atlantic season start. Purple Heart stamp debuts with first day ceremonies at Mount Vernon. Florida Gov. Jeb Bush repeals the Scarlet Letter Law, creating a paternity registry for adoption cases. Three people receive probation and fines for sex aboard a Long Island Rail Road car.
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Bush optimistic on Mideast peace progress
President Bush says a two state solution in the Middle East is possible and vows to work toward peace after summit talks. He signals continued pressure on Yasser Arafat, seeks Arab backing to cut terror financing, and aims for Israel and Palestine to live side by side in peace. He spoke in interviews ahead of a European trip.
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Supreme Court near end of term on race affirmative action
The Supreme Court approaches a pivotal term with high expectations on affirmative action rulings affecting university admissions. Texas sodomy law and Internet filtering for libraries loom as other notable decisions before summer. June brings intense activity with over 20 cases, amid broad advocacy from universities, students, professors, and industry leaders.
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Terrorism alert level lowered to yellow
The Bush administration reduced the federal terrorism alert from orange to yellow citing decreased indicators. The orange level lasted ten days after attacks linked to al Qaida killed 75 people, eight Americans, with heightened security at Memorial Day events.
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U.S
Murder trial date set for Oklahoma City bombing conspirator
Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols will face state murder charges in a March 1, 2004 trial in Oklahoma City. He could face the death penalty for 162 counts tied to victims beyond the eight federal toll, amid Defense and prosecution requests for different dates. The judge noted the volume of evidence and set pretrial hearings on venue and publicity concerns. McVeigh’s related federal case was moved to Denver. he was executed in 2001.
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Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Oklahoma
Timothy McVeigh
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McVeigh
Judge blames Iran for 1983 Beirut bombing
U S District Judge Royce C Lamberth holds Iran responsible for Hezbollah aided attack that killed 241 U S Marines in Beirut. He orders Tehran to pay damages to survivors and relatives via a special master under the 1996 act.
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