Historic meeting boosts U S Vietnam defense ties
The United States and Vietnam held their first defense chiefs meeting since 1975 at the Pentagon with Defense Secretary Rumsfeld and Vietnamese Minister Pham Van Tra exchanging handshakes. They discussed closer military cooperation, terrorism in Asia, Agent Orange relief, unexploded ordnance cleanup, and ongoing normalization efforts amid a broader easing of decades of hostility.
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America
Catholic bishops urge reinvigorated ties with laity over abuse crisis
Washington Bishop Wilton Gregory opened a national meeting urging bishops to reach out to victims with perseverance and love and to unite the church against the clergy abuse crisis. He said actions in dioceses affect all leaders and urged better mutual support while pledging reforms. The gathering follows years of abuse revelations, policies, surveys, and debates over priest shortages, rites, same sex unions, and lay monitoring.
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WorldScope Quiz Questions on Global Events
Five questions test recall of major stories including disrupted airline communications in northern latitudes a deadly garage collapse a snag in hostage releases since September and a dominant third quarter economic change plus a clash over a travel ban with Republican lawmakers maintaining limits while Congress moves to lift them.
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Who Am I The NBA Rookie With Skyrocketing Endorsements
A top high school talent drafted into the NBA joined the Cleveland Cavaliers and quickly impressed by scoring over 20 points in each of his first two games. Before his pro debut, endorsements exceeding 100 million dollars were lined up, sparking questions about handling pressure.
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Rap star Scott Weiland to run NYC Marathon for rehab
Rap star Scott Weiland, lead singer, announced he would run the New York City Marathon to raise money for rehab after a birthday incident. Beatles member and Gruner faced a separate court battle as publishers welcomed a second child.
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Kerry Replaces Campaign Manager Amid Dean Lead
Senator Kerry fired Jim Jordan and named Mary Beth Cahill to steady a campaign beset by Howard Dean’s surge. Analysts say the move signals an effort to change the dynamic, with Kerry still trailing Dean in New Hampshire and facing questions about personal outreach and strategy.
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Washington
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Exit polls show GOP gains in Kentucky and Mississippi
Exit polls released Monday indicate Haley Barbour carried Mississippi with 77 percent of white voters and 58 percent overall, while Ernie Fletcher won Kentucky with 55 percent as Patton’s influence waned. In Kentucky Fletcher drew 24 percent of self identified Democrats and 56 percent of independents, with Chandler at 9 percent of Republicans.
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Juvenile counselor killed at George Junior Republic
Two teens, Anthony Machicote and Jeremy Melvin, killed their counselor Wayne Urey Jr at the George Junior Republic center near Grove City Pa then fled in his pickup. They were captured later at a Pittsburgh high school. Prosecutors planned homicide robbery escape and conspiracy charges.
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