Education conflicts and legal cases span schools to courts
Contracts expire at year end as Duffy resigns before non renewal. Chavez cites administrators suspending six staff for refusing to remove anti-war materials. District policy demands neutral moderation in debates not teaching viewpoints. A Pittsburgh man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for a fatal 2000 crash after epileptic blackouts, with related charges later refiled in a 2002 crash injuring four. Portraits of Madison and Adams return to the Capitol after a 1852 fire, to hang beside Statuary Hall. A Florida group home is shut amid abuse allegations involving a boy dropped into a septic tank and left on a fire ant mound. four youths returned to parents.
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Israel strikes Hamas leader as Gaza violence flares
Israeli helicopters targeted Abdel Aziz Rantisi in crowded Gaza streets causing fatalities and injuries among Palestinians. The attack drew Bush's reproach and deep concern as Israel pledges retaliation while Hamas and Palestinian leaders condemn the strike amid stalled peace efforts and ongoing clashes.
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Bush troubled by continued violence in Gaza attack
President Bush said he was troubled by Israel's helicopter strike on Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi in Gaza. He urged responsible leadership by all parties to keep the peace process on track while Secretary Powell in Buenos Aires said the attack setback peacemaking efforts and security for Israel.
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Deficit forecast tops four hundred billion dollars
Washington AP report warns the 2003 federal shortfall may exceed 400 billion as new tax cuts and state aid adjust the deficit. CBO had estimated 300 billion earlier, but revenue growth slowed by a weak economy and policy shifts. Leaders across parties blame or defend fiscal policy while discussing long term consequences.
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Monkeypox drives hunt for Illinois dealer pets
Investigators in seven states traced exotic pets sold by Phil's Pocket Pets of Villa Park as officials report five confirmed human monkeypox cases in Wisconsin and Illinois with 48 possible cases. They focus on prairie dogs linked to a Gambian giant rat shipment and Purchaser records to identify exposed individuals. Seventy prairie dogs died and 200 were sent to Pocket Pets by a Texas dealer.
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Expensive drug no better than aspirin for blacks stroke risk
A large study finds ticlopidine fails to beat aspirin in preventing recurrent strokes among blacks, with aspirin costing far less. Lead researcher Dr. Gorelick notes aspirin's superiority potential, while experts question applicability to whites. Ticlopidine, approved in 1991, carries risks and is now seen as for those who cannot take aspirin.
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