FBI referrals rebound after Sept. 11 and focus questions
Federal prosecutors faced scrutiny after the Sept 11 attacks as FBI referrals fell 23 percent in the first three months but returned to pre Sept 11 levels by March. Leahy Grassley urge a breakdown of bank robbery and drug cases since Sept 11 to gauge counterterrorism resources. Carter emphasizes ongoing long term cases and that most referrals predate Sept 11. TRAC obtained the records after a FOIA battle with the Justice Department.
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Fence plans press debate over West Bank barrier and borders
Sharon supports settlement growth and opposes the barrier for ideological reasons. The proposed 215 mile fence along the Green Line aims to separate Israeli and Palestinian areas, with sections on the Israeli side in some zones. Israel plans patrols, sensors, and costly construction as Bush weighs Palestinian statehood options amid ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
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White House
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Ashcroft under fire as Bush terror policy profile grows
Months of debate within the Bush administration center on Attorney General John Ashcroft. Officials say his high visibility as the administration’s face on terror policy has both bolstered the effort and drawn criticism for over promising and restricting civil liberties.
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Kashmir War Lull Persists As Both Sides Pull Back
Indian and Pakistani forces ease from strike positions but casualties remain steady. Col Mukhtiyar Singh says ground truth shows no change despite diplomacy. Kashmiris endure security clampdown and fear renewed conflict as militant groups and locals split over autonomy and ties to Pakistan.
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Fire From Ai Fire From Ai
One of seven fires burning in Colorado is linked to an employee starting the Hayman fire with about 5,400 people displaced, and containment improving to 35 percent as authorities assess damage. Evacuations continue in Colorado and New Mexico while crews fight multiple blazes across the region.
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Priests Abuse Warning Changes Alarm Church Officials
A former Boston priest and dozens of others accuse clergy of sexual abuse while church leaders face widening scandal. Some 250 priests have resigned or been suspended as bishops approve a broadened abuse definition. Cardinal Bevilacqua warns the new wording could unsettle canon law.
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Bishops’ Abuse Policy Faces Criticism and Calls for Resignations
Clergy and lay leaders debate a Bishops Conference plan on abuse handling. Critics fault penalties for priests while offering weak sanctions for bishops. Some propose resignations to Vatican oversight amid anger at past reassignments. The national board, chaired by Gov. Frank Keating, will review compliance annually.
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