Kissinger picked to lead independent 9-11 investigation
President Bush named former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to head an independent commission investigating the September 11 attacks. At a White House ceremony Kissinger pledged to follow all facts, while former Senate leader George Mitchell was named vice chairman. The panel, with an 18 month mandate, will review aviation security border issues and intelligence, aiming to report faster than 18 months.
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Brazen Shootings Intensify Police Wariness in St Louis
St Louis police report a surge in brazen gun violence with 22 years on the beat, nine officers wounded this year, and an ambush that left a finger lost. Chief Mokwa mandates body armor for all 1,100 street officers as he blames aggressive policing in violent neighborhoods for the spike.
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Scam artist preys on churches
A Georgia preacher named Abraham Kennard traveled the United States offering a guaranteed grant program to churches. For a $3,000 fee he promised a $500,000 grant funded by a nonprofit charity, with larger returns for higher investments. The SEC says 1,000 to 2,000 churches invested, with some investing up to $18,000. most saw no returns.
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