Necklace may be key in BTK serial killer case
Wichita law enforcement say the BTK killer may have taken a necklace from a 1977 crime scene and given it to a woman involved with him. Recent letters tie him to eight slayings, with police urging anyone who saw a similar necklace in late 1977 or early 1978 to contact the BTK tip line.
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Bomb attacks kill 25 near Baghdad police academy
Iraqi police academy near Hillah south of Baghdad was struck by a car bomb killing at least 20 with many civilians among the dead. A second blast at a Bagouba checkpoint killed five policemen. The violence comes as interim leaders push for elections on schedule despite insurgent attacks. Police fatalities and wounded numbers rise as U.S. officials say militants aim to derail the vote. The conflict involves police, Iraqi National Guard, and multinational forces amid broader clashes across the country.
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Donors pledge tops eight billion for tsunami relief
Australia promised 810 million and Germany 674 million as a one day donors conference opened in Jakarta on the tsunami disaster. Powell and other officials stressed rapid aid, while fears persisted that pledges may not be fully honored.
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Bush pushes medical malpractice caps in campaign drive
President Bush renewed a push for ceilings on medical malpractice awards arguing they would curb health care costs, while critics led by Senator Kennedy called the plan a shield for negligent care and a partisan distraction after the election. Madison County, across the Mississippi from St. Louis, is labeled a judicial hellhole by reform groups, though lawyers say large verdicts are rare. The White House staged the rollout with aides in ceremonial dress as the president urged Congress to pass real reform this year.
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Gonzales vows to honor treaties despite torture debate
Attorney General nominee Alberto Gonzales pledges to abide by treaties prohibiting prisoner torture, insisting compliance with law and U.S. values. He faces scrutiny over memo arguing wartime authority could override treaties, with Democrats pressing for clear assurances and accountability.
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