White House open to talks on missile defense with Russia
White House press secretary Tony Snow said the U.S. is encouraged by Russia's willingness to discuss ways to defend Europe against potential missile attacks. He noted deployment timelines remain uncertain and sidestepped a call to pause missile defense installations in Eastern Europe during negotiations.
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White House stands by Gonzales amid Senate no confidence vote
The White House dismissed Senate plans for a no confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and said the outcome will not shake President Bush’s resolve to keep him at the Justice Department. Senate debate centers on a one sentence measure declaring Gonzales lacking confidence of the Senate and the American people amid probes into DOJ prosecutor firings.
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Alberto Gonzales
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Atlantis Docks At Space Station Sparks Welcome
Crews from Atlantis and the International Space Station greeted each other with hugs and handshakes as the shuttle arrived at the orbiting outpost. Engineers review photos of a peeled back thermal blanket to assess any risk on Atlantis return next week.
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Journalists condemn militants use of TV truck in Gaza border attack
Journalists on Sunday criticized Palestinian militants for disguising a border assault with a television truck. Four gunmen drove a white jeep marked with press insignia to a Gaza-Israel border fence, breached it, and attacked a guard tower in a failed bid to seize a soldier. Israeli troops killed one attacker. the others fled.
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Bush in Albania Seeks Kosovo Clarity and Reforms
President George Bush received a hero's welcome in Fushe Kruje Albania as he pressed for Kosovo independence sooner while urging Albania to push reforms and fight corruption. He hailed Albania's NATO bid and cautioned against Russia's objections.
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Reporters Impersonation Marks First Such Attack in Seven Years
In a Saturday incident, combatants disguised as reporters to target others, marking a rare use of press credentials in conflict in seven years of violence. The tactic underscores evolving dangers for media workers amid ongoing hostilities.
Two Connecticut tourists abducted after Downtown Disney in Orlando
Two Branford, Connecticut visitors Justin Stetzer and Jessica Dellacamera were abducted at gunpoint after leaving Downtown Disney in Orlando. They were forced into a black Volkswagen Jetta, driven to a gas station to withdraw cash, then to a remote area near a landfill where they were beaten before escaping when the gun discharged during fight.
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Osceola County
Small bomb injures 14 in Istanbul street blast
A blast outside a clothing shop in Istanbul injures 14 people and shatters windows amid Kurdish rebel tensions. Police say the device was a loud explosion with limited damage, and officials spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on civil servants talking to reporters.
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Car bomb crushes highway bridge south of Baghdad
A vehicle bomb in Mahmoudiya, south of Baghdad, brought down a section of a major highway overpass. Several U S soldiers were wounded while dozens of vehicles were blocked on Iraq's north south artery. An Iraqi civilian was injured, according to Armor Group International.
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Premier regrets expulsion of minorities from Colombo
The government says it will take full responsibility for the expulsion of hundreds of Tamil residents from Sri Lanka's capital Colombo after ethnic tensions surged. The premier acknowledged the action and promised accountability and relief measures.
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Tamil expulsions spark rights outcry amid deadly conflict
A government expulsion of 376 Tamils, described as a security precaution, drew heavy condemnation from rights groups and donors including the United States. Police said 186 were sent back to Colombo while others returned to their hometowns as the ethnic conflict nears 19 months and 5,000 lives lost.
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Colombo
Roller coaster stalls riders 150 feet high in Hot Springs
A dozen riders on the X Coaster at Springs & Crystal Falls amusement park hung upside down for about 30 minutes after a blown fuse cut power. Firefighters used a ladder truck to rescue them Saturday evening, as spectators cheered. One rider vomited after reaching ground.
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Lieberman urges readiness for Iran strike over Iraq conflict
Senator Joseph Lieberman says the United States should be prepared to take aggressive military action against Iran to stop Tehran from killing Americans in Iraq. He cited evidence of Iranian bases training militants returning to Iraq. The U.S. accuses Iran of terrorism support and nuclear ambitions draw international reproach.
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Bush plan to legalize immigrants faces Senate doubt
President Bush aims to revive immigration reform by legalizing millions of undocumented immigrants while asserting border security. Senate Republicans remain skeptical as Sen. Durbin notes opposition from conservatives who fear guaranteed amnesty, threatening prospects for a deal.
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Illinois
Karzai Survives Suspected Taliban Attack in Kabul
Afghan president Hamid Karzai dodged an apparent assassination attempt as Taliban militants fired rockets while he spoke with elders in central Afghanistan. A claimed Taliban spokesman said the strike was planned after learning of Karzai's arrival, signaling rising militant capabilities after winter.
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Wreck on County Line Road Leaves Man Dead and Injured
Witnesses recount a Jeep rollover on County Line Road near Tryonota. Conner died before rescue, Visingard survived with minor injuries. Fire chief cites multiple fatal crashes in two months and family members mourn at the scene.
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Bessemer City
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Jail medical care under scrutiny in Gaston County
Three inmates died at Gaston County Jail over three years while underscoring Prison Health Services care. Autopsies linked deaths to cocaine overdose, a seizure disorder, and a sepsis from a stomach ulcer. Investigators found jail staff acted properly, while lawsuits and budget decisions shape future care.
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Gaston County
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Patterson
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Sheriff's Office
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