Peterson friend recalls taly conversation
Redwood City report says a friend of Scott Peterson testified that Peterson described a plan to kill and dump a body in the ocean and let sea life erase identifying features. Detective Brocchini acknowledged he could not corroborate the tale and did not pursue it. Prosecutors allege Peterson disposed of his wife in San Francisco Bay around Christmas 2002. Defense argues another suspect abducted Lac Peterson and framed him.
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UN helicopter crash in Sierra Leone kills 24
A Russian-made Mi helicopter carrying 21 passengers and 3 crew members crashes near Freetown Sierra Leone. 24 people including peacekeepers aid workers and civilians die. Russia says flames observed. cause under review. U.N. reports about 11,800 peacekeepers in the country following a long civil war.
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Court blocks porn law in free speech ruling
The Supreme Court split 5 to 4 to block enforcement of the 1998 antipornography law, ruling it may violate the First Amendment. The decision sends Ashcroft v. ACLU back to a lower court for trial to test narrowly tailored controls while allowing adults to see material legally. Justice Kennedy led the majority. ACLU and critics hailed safety for artists and publishers. DOJ condemned the ruling.
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Iraq marks sovereignty day amid blasts and hostage fears
On Iraqs first full sovereignty day since the US invasion Baghdad remained somber with explosions a fatal roadside bombing and hostage worries. American patrols and Iraqi police stepped up visibly as traffic thinned and shops stayed shut amid high heat and daily violence.
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Army to recall 5600 former soldiers to active duty
The U S Army plans to involuntarily recall about 5600 retired and discharged soldiers not in the National Guard or Reserve to active duty for possible service in Iraq or Afghanistan. This marks the first substantial call up from the Individual Ready Reserve since 1991. Some volunteers have already joined active duty since 2001. Congress is being notified while a public announcement is planned for Wednesday.
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Saddam to Face Iraqi Court After Transfer in Open Proceedings
Iraqi prime minister Iyad Allawi said Saddam Hussein will be moved to Iraqi legal custody this week and face war crimes charges in an Iraqi court with a planned open proceeding. He will remain in a US-run jail until a suitable prison exists.
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