Americans warned as drug violence surges in Mexico
The State Department warned Americans traveling in Mexico about ongoing drug violence in border states including Nuevo Leon Monterrey. Threats against government officials have appeared with notes warning of reprisals, prompting officials to urge travel on daylight main roads and heightened vigilance.
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Hopefuls vie for tycoon s 4B estate
Nina Wang Asia s richest woman when she died left 4 billion to Chan Chun chuen a feng shui master with real estate ties per a will dated Oct 16 2006. Chan 48 a real estate investor practices feng shui as a hobby while Wang s charitable foundation was named in another purported will dated July 28 2002.
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Court ruling could limit 9/11 air safety suits in New York
An appeals court panel in the Second Circuit ruled that EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman and agency officials cannot be held constitutionally liable for rosy statements on air quality after the World Trade Center attacks. The decision, written by Chief Judge Dennis Jacobs, warns that allowing such suits could deter officials from speaking during crises. The ruling applies to five ground zero rescue and cleanup workers and hints at broader risks for similar cases.
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Justice Dept will probe Reading First program
U S investigators say mismanagement and potential conflicts of interest mar the $1 billion Reading First reading program. Education Department Inspector General John Higgins referred the matter to the Justice Department after an investigation cited possible federal crimes. Lawmakers including George Miller call the conduct near criminal, noting officials with financial ties influenced program decisions.
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