New CIA director speaks out amid Iraq intelligence critique
Acting CIA chief John McLaughlin defends the agency in a week of public appearances. He acknowledged past flaws in Iraq WMD judgments, pledged internal remedies, and urged staff to stay focused on analysis and new tech while awaiting a permanent director.
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Gray wolf comeback prompts Endangered Act review
Interior Secretary Gale Norton announced a proposed rule to lift federal protection for gray wolves in Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and at least 20 other states as wolf numbers reach about 3200 in the region. Public comment will run four months with hearings slated nationwide and a final rule expected later this year or early next.
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AP asks judge to release Bush military records
The Associated Press urged a federal judge to order the Pentagon to provide a full copy of President Bush's Texas Air National Guard service records. The suit notes partial releases and seeks access to state microfilm files in Austin to resolve questions about his service between May and October 1972, amid claims that records were damaged or removed.
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FBI warns al Qaida pursues non Arabs for US attacks
The FBI says al Qaida seeks non Arabs with U S citizenship or residency to ease operations inside the United States. The weekly bulletin notes the group aims to strike in summer or fall and may target security at political conventions in Boston and an August GOP gathering.
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Firefighters gain partial control of Carson City wildfire
An army of firefighters with higher humidity and lighter winds contained about 30 percent of a blaze that burned 14 homes and forced evacuations for hundreds in Carson City Nevada. The 9,200 acre fire, with flames up to 100 feet, destroyed a business and 25 outbuildings. Five injured. In California a separate 10,000 acre wildfire endangered rural camps and remained 40 percent contained.
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