Buser wins Iditarod in record time
Martin Buser won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Nome Alaska finishing in under 11 days the first time in 1 159 miles. He crossed the burl arch shortly after 4 15 am with his dogs and a police escort claiming 550 000 first prize and setting a new record by seven hours.
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House bank overdraft abuses cited in ethics report
Ethics panel says the House sergeant at arms Jack Russ cashed 19 overdrafts totaling 56100 amid a no penalty policy that allowed widespread misuse by current and former members. The report identifies 24 top abusers and details 296 current and 59 former members with overdrafts over a 39 month period ending last Oct 3.
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Auditor Ferguson resists resignation amid harassment lawsuit
Ohio State Auditor Thomas E Ferguson rejects Republican calls to quit after a $1.25 million sexual harassment suit by former employee Elisabeth Tschantz. He returned from Florida and denied lying to the public while saying he will serve his four year term and may seek re election.
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Sikh militants execute 17 Hindu laborers in Punjab mill
In Punjab near Sangrur, 17 Hindu workers were rounded up and shot at a government cotton mill by seven Sikh militants. Fourteen died on site, three died later in hospital. The attack comes after Congress won a narrow Punjab election amid rising violence.
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