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Thursday, July 24, 2003

U.S. to release photos of Saddam's sons: "The United States hopes to convince skeptical Iraqis that two of Saddam Hussein's sons are dead by releasing photographs of their bodies, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld says."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Prove reveals lapses before 9/11 attacks: "Prior to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the CIA failed to act on intelligence it had about hijackers, the FBI was unable to track al-Qaida in the United States, and key National Security Agency communications intercepts never were circulated, a congressional investigation has concluded."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



House panel hears testimony on ephedra: "Major league baseball should not ban dietary supplements containing ephedra unless the government does, an official of the players' union testified Thursday to lawmakers looking into health problems related to the herbal stimulant."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



N.H. father pleads innocent in 2 deaths: "The father of two New Hampshire children whose disappearance has led to a cross-country search pleaded not guilty Thursday to murdering the youngsters, though the bodies have not been found."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



City Hall shooting leaves 2 people dead: "Mayor Michael Bloomberg himself walked through the metal detector at City Hall on Thursday morning, a day after a councilman allowed a rival politician to bypass security, leading to a shooting that left them both dead."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Gov. Davis prepares for political battle: "Gov. Gray Davis and his advisers prepared for a bruising campaign after state officials announced the nation's first gubernatorial recall election in 82 years is headed for the ballot."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Jobless claims hit five-month low: "The number of American workers signing up for jobless benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in five months, a fresh dose of good news for the economy's revival."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Polar bear turns purple after medication: "Paint the polar bear purple and the crowds will come."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Dow up 82, Nasdaq gains 21 on job claims: "A surprising drop in jobless claims sent stocks sharply higher Thursday on investor hopes of an accelerating economic rebound. Strong earnings from AT&T added to the market's good mood."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press



Armstrong maintains overall lead in Tour: "Saving himself and his overall lead for the great battle to come, Lance Armstrong cruised to a place-finish Thursday in the pancake-flat 17th stage of the Tour de France, his focus on an expected race-deciding time trial Saturday."

In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press


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