FBI investigates N C murder plot
Federal authorities probe a plot to kill a federal prosecutor or destroy evidence tied to two Lebanese brothers convicted of aiding Hezbollah. The target named in unsealed court papers is First Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth Bell in Charlotte. A letter outlines an assassination plan and destroying evidence.
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Palestinian gunman kills five at Israeli kibbutz Metzer
A Palestinian attacker broke into Kibbutz Metzer near the West Bank and killed five people including two children before possibly escaping. Israeli helicopters then struck a large auto body shop in Gaza City touching off a massive fire, as authorities reported other attempts thwarted the same day.
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China to admit capitalists to Communist ranks says Jiang Zemin
Jiang Zemin urged inclusion of entrepreneurs in the Communist Party as China embraces market reforms while maintaining Marxist discipline. The 90 minute speech aired as authorities underscore party propaganda in a post Cold War era. The party eyes the Three Represents to broaden its social base and adapt to a more open society.
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Authorities seek sniper suspects link to open cases
Federal weapons experts work with police across the country amid a suspected link between a Washington spree of sniper attacks and two men arrested last month. Investigators tally ballistics evidence, review unsolved murders, and pursue a strong legal case while linking other shootings in Alabama Georgia Louisiana and Maryland to John Allen Muhammad and John Lee Malvo. Malvo’s fingerprints were found on the rifle used in the attacks and Muhammad will receive court counsel in Virginia. A Maryland shooting near Clinton left Paul LaRuffa wounded six times while locking his restaurant door.
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Supreme Court to Hear Megan's Law Challenges
The Court will hear cases from Alaska and Connecticut on internet registries and post-release inclusion. Justices consider if broad sex offender tracking and community notice meet constitutional limits while preserving public safety amid long standing debate.
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Bishops Face Pressure Before Sex Abuse Policy Meeting
About 40 advocates gathered outside the hotel where U S bishops meet to press for a tougher approach to removing abusive priests. They warned the plan's two year shelf life and Vatican involvement may limit reforms as they push for more decisive action.
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