Five Britons convicted in 2005 London bomb plot
A yearlong trial concluded with five British men convicted of plotting to attack London's transit system using explosive devices from a stockpile of fertilizer. Prosecutors and an FBI informant linked the group to al Qaida leaders. the case was Britain’s longest terrorism trial.
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Trial of phone leader under way at Article 32 hearing
Lt Col William H Steele 51 of Virginia faces court martial for allegedly abusing his command at Camp Cropper and later Baghdad positions. The defense cites detainee phone access rules while prosecutors say detainees had restricted calling, with Crank noting logs and guards approving numbers. Charge carries life sentence potential.
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Bay Area commuters face bottleneck after freeway collapse
Bay Area travelers avoid the wrecked eastbound freeway section as crews haul away charred debris. Officials warn afternoon traffic from San Francisco will worsen bottlenecks with 280,000 Bay Bridge riders daily and 80,000 vehicles using the damaged span, prompting free transit options to reduce congestion.
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Democrats in South Carolina debate mark shift on Iraq
The 2008 Democratic presidential candidates gathered at South Carolina State University for their first debate of the year. The race shows a changed stance on Iraq since 2004 with most candidates now supporting withdrawal and the Democratic leadership labeling the war lost.
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Virginia governor closes loophole in gun purchase rule
Virginia Governor Kaine issued an executive order to add to a banned buyer database the name of anyone found dangerous and ordered to involuntary mental health treatment. Seung-Hui Cho was ordered to receive counseling in 2005 after a court ruled he was a danger to himself.
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Olmert Faces Severe Criticism Over Lebanon War
An investigative panel in Jerusalem harshly faults Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for a severe failure in handling Lebanon conflict. The report blames rash decision making and lack of preparation, threatening his political future as coalition partners push for action while Olmert vows to stay and implement changes.
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South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson Improves Recovery
Senator Tim Johnson has returned to his home outside Washington four months after a brain hemorrhage, his office says. He continues therapy and has begun more work for the office while at National Rehabilitation Hospital, with Dr Michael Yodelson noting significant progress and speech therapy ongoing. No date was given for a Senate return.
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