Noriega Sentenced to Seven Years in France in Money Laundering Case
A Paris court found Manuel Noriega guilty of laundering drug money through French bank accounts in the late 1980s and sentenced him to seven years in prison. The verdict follows his extradition from the United States after two decades there, with possible parole within a year. Panama seeks extradition on additional crimes, including the murder of political opponents.
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New York Subway Plot Ties to Global Qaeda Network
An indictment links a failed New York subway bombing to a broader al Qaida conspiracy that planned attacks in England. It adds Adnan Shukrijumah and other operatives to the case and cites recruitment and plotting roles in the New York attack.
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Spy swap talks surface as U S and Russia weigh prisoner exchange
Secret meetings between U S and Russian officials on two continents hint at a broad espionage exchange. Five U S suspects are moved to New York joining five already jailed as Russian researcher Igor Sutyagin signs a confession. The status of any swap remains unconfirmed.
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Arizona immigration law tests federal enforcement stance
The Arizona measure mirrors federal rules but targets deportation of all illegal immigrants, while the Justice Department argues it oversteps federal authority. Officials warn resource limits and humanitarian concerns, yet supporters insist on strong local action. Sheriff Arpaio and Phoenix police leadership reflect the policy clash in the metro area.
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BP faces criticism over hidden oil in Gulf sands
Cleanup progress on Gulf shores remains incomplete as tar and oil sheen reappear with tar balls washing ashore. BP plans deeper sand cleaning including washing or incineration once spill off Louisiana ends, while experts debate leaving sand to weather naturally. Mayor Tony Kennon warns for clean beaches.
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Obesity surgery tames diabetes in some patients
In a study at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Cristina Iaboni, 45, 50 pounds lighter after gastric bypass, stopped diabetes meds and nearly normalizes blood sugar. Researchers test if not as obese diabetics may benefit, while insurers rely on BMI cutoffs over 40 or 35 with related conditions.
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