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Saturday, August 02, 2003

Saddam's sons buried; U.S. soldier killed: "The sons of Saddam Hussein, Odai and Qusai, were buried in the family cemetery in their hometown of Tikrit Saturday morning, the Iraqi Red Crescent Society and the U.S. military said."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



9/11 report said to explore Saudi links: "Still-secret sections of Congress' Sept. 11 report examine interactions between Saudi businessmen and the royal family that may have intentionally or unwittingly aided al-Qaida or the suicide hijackers, according to people who have seen it."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



N. Korea warns against U.N. nuclear talks: "North Korea on Saturday warned that any moves to discuss its suspected nuclear weapons programs at the United Nations would "hamstring" efforts for dialogue and be a "prelude to war.""

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Africans call on Taylor to leave Liberia: "President Charles Taylor is laying the groundwork for his departure, his spokesman said Saturday, while West African envoys urged him to keep his promise and step down once peacekeepers arrive."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Beirut car bombing kills at least two: "A bomb exploded in a car south of Beirut on Saturday, killing at least two people in the vehicle and wounding passers-by, security officials said."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Chechens eyed in blast that killed 35: "Russian authorities suspect Chechen rebels in a suicide truck bombing of a military hospital near Chechnya that killed 35 people."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Bush to get annual physical exam today: "An avid fitness buff, President Bush is getting his annual medical checkup before beginning a monthlong sojourn on his ranch in central Texas."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Hoax suspect plans to fight extradition: "The lawyer for a woman accused of hoaxing an Indiana couple by posing as their long-lost daughter says his client will fight extradition to Indiana, claiming that no crime was committed."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Gay Episcopal clergyman vies for bishop: "A New Hampshire clergyman seeking to become the first openly gay elected bishop in the Episcopal Church has passed the first of three hurdles in a process that one leader warned could have "severe consequences" for the church."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Braves weather rain delay to beat Dodgers: "Greg Maddux won again despite giving up a bunch of hits - to the Atlanta Braves."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press

Wednesday, July 30, 2003

Iraqis begin to accept Hussein deaths: "Skeptical Iraqis began to accept that Saddam Hussein's sons Odai and Qusai were dead after a new audiotape attributed to the fallen dictator acknowledged his sons had become martyrs in the fight against American occupation."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



U.S. aims to reduce air marshalls: "The Transportation Security Administration wants to reduce the number of air marshals to save money, even as the government is warning about the possibility al-Qaida may try more suicide hijackings."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



U.S. may query Saudi who knew hijackers: "Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says FBI and CIA agents in his country may question an employee of the Saudi civil aviation authority who befriended two of the Saudis involved in the 9-11 hijackings."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Israeli, Palestinian officials to meet: "Prisoner releases, dismantling settlement outposts and Israeli withdrawal from two more Palestinian towns will be the focus of high-level negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian leaders, after twin summits with President Bush, officials said Wednesday."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Mont. crews fight wildfire with flames: "Fighting fire with fire, state officials scrambled to burn 2,000 acres of trees and other fuel from the path of a 12,000-acre forest fire threatening Glacier National Park and a nearby village."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Judge warns reporters in Bryant case: "The judge presiding over Kobe Bryant's sexual assault case warned reporters that they may not get a seat in his courtroom if they publish the name or photograph of the basketball star's alleged victim. Critics said the ruling may be unconstitutional."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Heavy fighting erupts in Liberia: "Heavy fighting raged in Liberia's besieged capital Wednesday despite rebel declarations of a cease-fire, with President Charles Taylor's troops battling rebels trying to advance on his downtown stronghold."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Hormel fights to defend Spam name: "Hormel Foods has a message for a Seattle software company: Stop, in the name of Spam!"

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Stocks mixed amid upbeat, bearish reports: "Stocks were mixed in early trading Wednesday as an upbeat earnings report from ConocoPhillips was offset by Intel's bearish comments about sales."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Mueller hits slams from both sides: "The greatest switch-hitters in baseball history never had a night as grand as Bill Mueller's."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press

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