Dugard sues feds over failure to monitor abductor
Jaycee Dugard sues the federal government in San Francisco alleging negligence by parole officers in Phillip Garrido's case. She says the errors kept Garrido free to kidnap her in 1991 and to father two children during captivity. The suit cites dangerous status and failed parole revocation as key faults.
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Mullen accuses Pakistan of backing attacks on U S forces
In congressional testimony Adm. Mike Mullen, the U S chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, charged Pakistan's ISI with supporting extremists tied to the assault on the U S Embassy in Afghanistan and a truck bomb that wounded 77 American soldiers. He called the Haqqani network an arm of ISI.
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After Troy Davis Execution Sparks Death Penalty Drive
Activists debate future momentum from Troy Davis case as calls grow for limits on eyewitness based convictions. Supporters urge reforms while some remain hopeful, others warn the movement may wane without Davis. Prominent figures push for statewide and national changes to capital punishment.
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Old climate satellite to fall to Earth today
Scientists scramble to locate where and when a 6-ton NASA climate satellite will reenter today. The bus-sized vehicle could break into over a hundred pieces with most burning up. Observers say sightings are unlikely and rely on chance.
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Congress Braces for Gridlock Over Disaster Aid Bill
Congress barrels toward stalemate as House Republicans push a 3.7 billion disaster aid package tied to 100 million in savings from Solyndra loan funds. Senate Democrats threaten rejection, risking a government shutdown and deepening debate over Obama jobs plan and deficit cuts.
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