Jul 3, 2008Dead Vermont girl's uncle faces kidnap charges
The uncle of a 12-year-old Vermont girl whose body was found yesterday will face kidnapping charges, a prosecutor says. Brooke Bennett's uncle, who could face the death penalty if convicted even without more charges, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting another child who told police she...
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Jul 3, 2008Jungle rebels tricked into freeing hostages
The agents posed as guerrillas to infiltrate the rebel camp. Months later, they had enough power to order 15 hostages marched through the jungle to rendezvous with a helicopter, ostensibly to meet international figures. They spoke in code with the pilot and persuaded the real rebels to hand over...
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Jul 3, 2008Stars' passport files viewed repeatedly
The State Department inspector general Thursday blasted the security of U.S. passport files, saying the repeated access of over 100 celebrities' files had gone undetected and unpunished.
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Jul 3, 2008Obama wades into controversy with Iraq comments
FARGO, North Dakota (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama waded into controversy on Thursday over his plans to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq, first saying he might "refine" his views but later declaring his stance had remained unchanged for more than a year.
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Jul 3, 2008Ex-hostage hugs children after blow to Colombia rebels
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Ingrid Betancourt, the symbol of rebel hostages in Colombia, hugged and wept with her children for the first time in six years on Thursday after a military rescue that dealt a severe blow to already weakened guerrillas.
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Jul 3, 2008"Go time" in Big Sur as massive wildfire bears down
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A massive, out-of-control wildfire bearing down on the scenic coastal town of Big Sur was exhibiting "extreme fire behavior" that had authorities fearing for nearly 1,800 homes and businesses in its path and ordering residents to get out.
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Jul 3, 2008Economy extends job loss streak
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers cut workers for a sixth straight month in June for the longest such streak since 2002 and the country's vast service sector unexpectedly contracted, underscoring the economy's frailty.
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Jul 3, 2008Trumka: Don’t Let Opponents Divide Us by Race in 2008 Election
Barack Obama is the only candidate in the presidential race who is on the side of working people, and we must defeat attempts to divide workers by race and put him in the White House, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka says.
Speaking to the United Steelworkers’ (USW)...
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Jul 3, 2008McCain’s Flea-Market Economy
First McCain said he doesn't know much about the economy. Lately, he's saying he never said it. Which is it?
George W. Bush's solution to our nation's economic mess—that his failed policies helped create—is to applaud people who must work three jobs to make ends...
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Jul 3, 2008‘McCain U.’ Teaches Lessons in How Not to Run the Country
Tax cuts for corporations, coupled with tax hikes and higher health care costs for working families? That’s no way to turn around the economy and the country. Yet, it’s the likely result of John McCain’s economic agenda, according to analysts.
This week, the Center for American...
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Jul 3, 2008U.S. Jobs: Down Again
Jobs tanked again in June, with U.S. employers cutting 62,000 jobs, for a sixth consecutive monthly decline, according to the Labor Department today.
The jobless rate remained at 5.5 percent after jumping in May by the most in two decades.
The Labor Department today also issued a report...
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Jul 3, 2008Indiana Union Members Tell McCain: ‘Don’t Tax Our Health Care’
Charles Clark, Labor 2008 state director for Indiana, reports on union members’ response to a McCain appearance this week.
When John McCain arrived in Indianapolis on Tuesday morning, he was greeted by dozens of union members chanting “Shame on McCain” and “McSame as Bush” in...
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Jul 3, 2008Zimbabwe Union Members Face Continuing Violence
With its two leaders still awaiting trial, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has condemned the continuing violence and intimidation of union members in the country as the government of discredited President Robert Mugabe tries to hold on to power. The violence against union members is...
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Jul 2, 2008Workers Uniting: The First Global Union
In a global economy where multinational companies operate across borders, unions are developing global strategies to better represent their members and sustain the middle class.
Today, the United Steelworkers (USW) and Unite, Britain’s largest union, took a giant step in that...
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Jul 2, 2008Responsible Employer Bill Now Law in Boston Suburb
Top row from left: Ed Wright, Ironworkers Local 7; James McCallum, former alderman and retired president of Sheet Metal Workers 17; Alderman Robert Trane, Ward 7; Alderman Bill Roche, Ward 1; Dennis Sullivan, president, Board of Alderman; Tony Perrone, business agent,...
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Jul 3, 2008Immigration, Trade Top McCain Agenda
Trade and immigration top Republican presidential hopeful John McCain's visit to Mexico. The two issues also dominated his trip to Colombia. McCain says he'll seek Mexico's help to tackle illegal immigration. He used the trip to tout free trade.
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Jul 3, 2008Rescued American Hostages Return Home
Three Americans rescued Wednesday in Colombia from FARC rebels have returned to the United States. Five years ago, their plane was shot down over FARC-held territory. One of them met with family members. The other two were expected to do the same.
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Jul 3, 2008California Wildfires Strain State's Resources
Big Sur is surrounded by flames and more than 1,000 wildfires are burning across California. The state's firefighting resources are being pushed to the limit. Many fires may burn for over a month. The 61,000-acre blaze has burned at least 16 homes.
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Jul 3, 2008Probe Into Maryland Custody Death Slows
State and federal agents are investigating the death of a Maryland man in his cell two days after he was arrested and charged with killing a county police officer. But their efforts have been slowed by a lack of cooperation from prison officials.
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Jul 3, 2008Nation's Snowmen March Against Global Warming
WASHINGTON, DC—Millions of scarfless snowmen gathered in Washington to protest global warming, which has caused many of them to melt before their time.
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