Cheney praises late Tony Snow a major conservative figure
Cheney lauds Tony Snow's broad influence after Snow died at 53 from cancer. He notes Snow's deep news knowledge, ability as a commentator, White House speechwriter and press secretary, and his role hosting FOX News Sunday since 1996.
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Fossett search resumes in rugged California Nevada border
A 10 member team led by Simon Donato resumes the Fossett disappearance search in remote California Nevada mountains near Fossett last seen. The area includes 10,000 to 11,000 foot peaks and lies about 110 miles south of Reno.
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Fed takes over IndyMac bank after collapse
IndyMac, the fifth U.S. bank failure this year with assets of 32 billion dollars as of March 31, is seized by federal authorities in a transition marked by mass withdrawals and the OTS regulatory assessment. Critics blame risky Alt-A lending and broker deposits for the failure while lawmakers urge improved oversight to prevent future collapses.
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Mandela Turns Ninety as Public Appearances Fade
Nelson Mandela reaches his 90th birthday in quiet retirement. The former South African president, once a global icon, appears frail and mostly out of the public eye, while supporters urge his return to leadership amid regional crises and ongoing national healing. He will mark the day in Qunu with family.
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Police Impersonation Crimes Draw Attention in New York
A series of incidents show men posing as police to rob pedestrians and intimidate residents. Investigations led to arrests of two men accused of running a bounty hunt school teaching officers’ credentials, while a Long Island man trained as a one man department and a former detective offered paid classes. The NYPD notes about 100 impersonation arrests yearly.
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Drought hurts Australian wheat and farming
In Poochera, Australia, Glen Phillips tests dry soil as drought erodes wheat farming. Exports fell 46 percent from 2005 to 2006 and 24 percent last year, raising global bread prices and threatening supplies to Egypt. Wheat sowing rose 13 percent with hopeful rain and a potential 2008 harvest near normal at 23.7 million tons, depending on upcoming rainfall.
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Kunhamboo Kannan
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Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Research Economics
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