Supreme Court backs EPA over state in pollution ruling
The Supreme Court ruled the federal EPA can override state officials to order costly anti pollution measures. The decision upheld EPA over Alaska regulators who favored cheaper technology for a mine powered generator. Four dissenters warned it weakens state control of environmental policy.
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Dems regroup for N H primary shifts after Iowa loss
In Manchester New Hampshire the Democratic contenders recalibrate after Iowa with Feb 3 primaries in 17 states and DC. Dean, Kerry and others seek independents while Dean touts reform and proposes lower individual contribution limits. Bush and McCain analogies echo as campaigns pivot to New Hampshire voters.
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Doura refinery foils intruders with explosives cache
Baghdad guards captured four intruders at the Doura oil refinery and found more than 80 containers of explosives, signaling a planned attack that could have halted half the site's output for a year. Officials warned saboteurs aimed to strike as regional violence persisted near pipelines and facilities north of Baghdad.
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Israeli businessman indicted for bribery in Gaza era
Israeli real estate developer David Appel was indicted in Tel Aviv on charges of bribing Ariel Sharon with hundreds of thousands of dollars to back a Greek real estate venture and land rezoning near Tel Aviv during Sharon’s 1999 foreign minister tenure. Indictment could threaten Sharon and fuel Likud succession debates as corruption probes loom and the peace process wobbles. Possible indictment of Sharon himself or his son was under consideration by Justice Ministry officials.
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Prison hostage standoff enters fourth day in Arizona
In Buckeye, negotiators press on the fourth day of talks with two inmates who seized a male and female guard in a guard tower. Airspace around the prison is restricted to 3 miles out and up to 5,000 feet as talks continue. The 4,400 inmates remain in lockdown at Arizona State Prison Complex Lewis while authorities shield the scene and seek a peaceful resolution.
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Jackson plans auction sale bid on signed Bentley
Michael Jackson faces a Saturday noon deadline as his management pushes to confirm if he will allow auction of a 2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label Turbo signed by Jackson and other celebrities. Barrett-Jackson notes the car, valued at 150000, could fetch well over 100000 with customization and celebrity status.
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Model Kim Porter Guiding Gerald Boyd to Columbia Teaching
The report notes Kim Porter as a mother and model and Gerald Boyd taking steps toward teaching at Columbia. Details are sparse in this fragment but indicate linkage among Porter, Boyd, and Columbia in an education context.
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