United States urged deadline to end Palestinian attacks
Washington discussions show Israel's President Katsav pressing President Bush for a deadline to halt terrorism. Bush called it an interesting idea but offered no commitment. Katsav warned attacks have strained Israelis beyond limits and suggested suspending dealings with the Palestinian Authority if violence continues.
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AIDS now spreading rapidly among young gay men
A 20 year retrospective on AIDS shows rising HIV infection rates among gay and bisexual men aged 23 to 29, with blacks in that group hit hardest. CDC researchers warn of a potential AIDS resurgence if trends continue, urging new outreach to at risk youth and addressing stigma in Black communities.
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CDC
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Father of jailed U.S. Fulbright scholar seeks release
John Tobin Sr. and Rep. James Maloney pressed for possible pardon for Tobin, a U.S. Fulbright scholar jailed in Voronezh on marijuana charges. Tobin maintains innocence as he awaits appeal of a 37 month sentence, while his father describes harsh confinement and calls for his return to the United States.
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FCC chief says digital shift will be bumpy and messy
FCC Chairman Michael Powell warns the move to digital technology will be frustrating and confusing for Americans. While great companies may fail and policy makers worry, consumers will benefit in time as government leans toward marketplace solutions and the FCC remains a voice in Internet infrastructure evolution.
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Michael Powell
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Pentagon seeks money for missiles
Washington officials say President Bush will seek $5.6 billion more for the current Pentagon budget and larger increases for 2002 including missile defense. Budget chief Dov Zakheim notes the extra funds will cover urgent needs and begin modernizing the military, with the 2002 proposal larger than the current plan and unclear in total.
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White House
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Buffalo N Y sees deadly crime rise as May shootings spike
In Buffalo, Kim Wiggins mourns at her fiancé’s altar as John Taylor’s death marks one of 19 May homicides. Police report 35 murders this year, approaching 1999 and 1990s levels, with brazen violence including a shooting at a community center and a family dispute at a church.
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N.Y
Kim Wiggins
Calvary Baptist Church
John Taylor
Joseph Riga
Violent crime trend flatlines in 2000 FBI data
FBI preliminary figures show violent crime up 0.1 percent in 2000 with the overall crime index unchanged from 1999. Murders rapes and other violent crimes levelled off, signaling a possible end to the decade long drop. Buffalo’s homicide rate is cited as nearly double the national rate.
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America
FBI
Alan Fox
Northeastern University
Buffalo
Bush daughters cited for alcohol violations in Texas
In Austin Texas AP police cited President Bushs 19yearold twin daughters Jenna and Barbara for alcohol law violations. Barbara faced a minor in possession charge and Jenna was accused of misrepresenting her age to buy alcohol. Both offenses are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to 500 dollars mandatory alcohol awareness course community service and 30day license suspension.
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