Spirit finds salt beneath Martian surface signaling water
NASA researchers report Mars rover Spirit found concentrated salt in a dug trench in Gusev Crater, suggesting water once moved through the soil and dissolved rocks. Cornel University’s Steve Squyres calls the find highly compelling evidence of past water activity in Mars exploration history.
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France and Germany back Iraq sovereignty plan at UN
UN Security Council approved 15 to 0 a resolution endorsing transfer of sovereignty to Iraq's new government by end of June. France and Germany dropped objections after a four revision negotiation. The measure allows Iraqi leaders limited control over security forces and some offensive operations by U.S. led forces, while stopping short of veto power.
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Tens of thousands honor Reagan as viewing extended
Tens of thousands filed past Ronald Reagan's flag draped casket in Simi Valley as organizers extended the viewing by four hours. About 79,000 mourners passed the coffin in 28 hours. Nancy Reagan watched from Bel Air. John Kerry briefly paused at the casket. celebrities and volunteers shared memories while traffic and shuttle lines formed long, slow waits toward the library.
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Bush hopes for progress at Sea Island summit
At Sea Island Georgia presidents and world leaders urged Iraq progress as U N Security Council backed a resolution hailed by Bush as a victory for Iraqis. Putin called it a major step but many allies declined to commit troops while Koizumi and other leaders discussed democracy plans for the region.
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Ashcroft says he unaware of torture policy at Guantanamo
Attorney General John Ashcroft testified he does not know of any Bush order violating torture laws or treaties. He condemned torture and promised DOJ action against violators while declining to comment on a 2002 memo and policy paper guiding interrogation methods at Guantanamo Bay.
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