Thursday, September 07, 2006
News Briefing: Thu., Sept 9, 2006
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2006 06:57:09 -0700 (PDT)
WORLD NEWS
Iraq to take direct control of its armed forces
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Iraq's government takes command of its armed forces Thursday, a
milestone American officials have hailed as crucial to the country's
difficult road to independence and eventual withdrawal of foreign
troops. However, Iraq's bloodshed continued in the hours before the
handover. Five bomb attacks targeting police patrols in Baghdad killed
at least 18 people and wounded 57.
Families relocate gang members to save them
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At a time when gang-related violence is boosting crime rates in Durham
and many other cities, a few clergy, parents and even police in troubled
communities across the nation quietly have been helping to relocate
youths in last-ditch efforts to extricate them from gang life.
MONEY
Most fliers accept intrusion in the name of security
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The terror attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, which
occurred five years ago Monday, changed air travel for everyone. Yet
Americans have adjusted to the new hassles and indignities of flying.
Western hotel chains build in Vietnam
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Six years after the USA lifted its trade embargo of Communist Vietnam,
western hotel chains are fueling a boom in high-end hotels
Clinton gets a gas-electric hybrid Mercury SUV
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Ford just delivered a specially outfitted, gas-electric hybrid Mercury
Mariner SUV for use by former President Bill Clinton. "He wanted
something energy-efficient, comfortable and American built," says Ford
spokesman Mike Moran.
LIFE
Paris Hilton arrested for investigation of DUI in Hollywood
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Paris Hilton was arrested early Thursday for investigation of driving
under the influence, police said. Hilton was arrested shortly
before12:30 a.m. in Hollywood, said police Officer I. Isabella, who
declined to give his first name.
3 senators call for Jerry Lewis honor
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Three senators introduced a resolution Wednesday to honor Jerry Lewis
with the Congressional Gold Medal for his philanthropy and contribution
to entertainment.
