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US News Archive for February 2005:
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Arrest made in Lebanon bombing, says minister
A massive explosion in downtown Beirut killed former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and nine others today, officials said. Lebanese Information Minister Elie Ferzli told CNN that a suspect with links to extremists is in custody but the Lebanese opposition accused Syria of being responsible -- a charge it denies...
CNN - February 14, 2005
Mall shooter's Columbine 'fascination'
A man who opened fire in a crowded shopping mall with an assault weapon, wounding two, seemed to have a "lurid fascination" with the Columbine High School shooting, a prosecutor said. The suspect, identified by police as Robert Bonelli, was arraigned early Monday...
CNN - February 14, 2005
For 3rd Time in a Row, U.S. Antimissile System Fails a Test
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 - The United States' fledgling missile-defense system suffered its third straight test failure Sunday night when an interceptor rocket failed to launch from its island base, leaving a target rocket to splash uselessly into the Pacific Ocean, the Pentagon said today...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
8 More Air Force Contracts Are Under Suspicion, Pentagon Says
The inquiry is part of a broader probe into influence-peddling involving a former Air Force official and the Boeing Company...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Resignation at CNN Shows the Growing Influence of Blogs
While the bloggers are feeling empowered, some in their ranks are openly questioning where they are headed...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Lula and Chavez sign trade deals
Brazil and Venezuela boost their strategic alliance by signing a range of trade agreements...
BBC News - February 14, 2005
Huge blast kills Lebanon's former prime minister
A massive explosion in downtown Beirut today killed former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and nine others, officials said. Although it could not immediately be authenticated, a previously unknown group claimed responsibility and said the blast was the beginning of more such "martyrdom attacks."...
CNN - February 14, 2005
Huge blast kills Lebanese ex-PM
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has been killed in an apparent large-scale bomb attack on his motorcade in Beirut. Witnesses reported seeing at least 10 bodies on the scene after the huge explosion...
CNN - February 14, 2005
'Split-second decision'
A mall worker said he made a "split-second decision" to follow a gunman as he opened fire in a crowded New York mall, wounding two people and sending shoppers scrambling. The suspect, identified by police as Robert Bonelli, was arraigned early Monday...
CNN - February 14, 2005
Patriot Act called 'vital'
President Bush on Monday urged Congress to reauthorize many key elements of the USA Patriot Act, the Justice Department's often criticized anti-terrorism law, set to expire at the end of the year...
CNN - February 14, 2005
Gonzales Is Sworn In as Attorney General
Alberto R. Gonzales replaces John Ashcroft as nation's chief law enforcement officer, becoming the first Hispanic to hold the office...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Search for Origin of New AIDS Strain Widens
AIDS viruses from two people are being studied to see if they are the source of a rare form of H.I.V. detected in a New York City man...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Verizon Reaches Deal to Buy MCI for $6.7 Billion
Verizon's acquisition ends the independence of MCI, the nation's second-largest long-distance company...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Huge blast kills ex-Lebanese PM
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri has been killed in an apparent large-scale bomb attack on his motorcade in Beirut. The blast killed from six to nine people, wire reports said, and caused widespread destruction...
CNN - February 14, 2005
Bodyguard: Lebanon's former PM killed in blast
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri was among those killed today in a massive explosion that rocked central Beirut's fashionable seafront district, a bodyguard tells CNN. The blast took place in front of the five-star St. George Hotel in the Lebanese capital's famed Cornische overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. At least nine other people, including three bodyguards, were killed and more than a dozen cars were set on fire, according to The Associated Press...
CNN - February 14, 2005
Car Bomb Explodes in Lebanese Capital
A car bomb explosion caught the motorcade of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri on Monday, killing at least six people, including some of his bodyguards...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Jackson jury selection to resume
Jury selection for the trial of Michael Jackson on charges of child abuse is due to resume on Monday...
BBC News - February 14, 2005
Verizon wins MCI with $6.75bn bid
US phone giant Verizon has beaten Qwest in a takeover battle for long-distance firm MCI with a bid worth $6.7bn...
BBC News - February 14, 2005
GM pays to evade Fiat buyout
US car giant GM agrees a $2bn price-tag with Fiat to get out of a deal which could have forced it to buy the Italian car maker...
BBC News - February 14, 2005
Tennis: Roddick wins San Jose
Andy Roddick retains his SAP Open title with victory over Cyril Saulnier in San Jose...
BBC News - February 14, 2005
Film row over Pirates 'cannibals'
Islanders slate plans to depict their Dominican ancestors as cannibals in the Pirates of the Caribbean sequel...
BBC News - February 14, 2005
The Genius triumphs again
Ray Charles won album of the year for "Genius Loves Company" and record of the year for a duet with Norah Jones, "Here We Go Again." Other winners: John Mayer, Green Day, Kanye West, Alicia Keys and Maroon 5...
CNN - February 14, 2005
Power Check: Verdict Is Split in Iraqi Election
The razor-thin margin apparently captured by the Shiite alliance seems almost certain to enshrine a weak government that will be unable to push through sweeping changes...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Abbas Declares War With Israel Effectively Over
The Palestinian leader also said that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is speaking "a different language" to the Palestinians...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Grammy Awards Pay Posthumous Tribute to Ray Charles
Ray Charles posthumously dominated the Grammys with wins in eight categories, while Alicia Keys picked up four awards, including best R&B album...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
In City of Excess, Saying 'Marry Me' Can Be a Spectacle
In New York City, the competition for the most unforgettable marriage proposal has become increasingly fierce...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
G.M. Will Pay $2 Billion to Sever Ties to Fiat
General Motors said that it would pay Fiat $2 billion so that it would not be forced to take over Fiat's ailing auto business...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Disney Book Is Good News for Publishers
How did author James Stewart infiltrate Disney, and how did his book became part of the Ovitz lawsuit?...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Can a Cool-Headed Star Witness Take the Heat From the Ebbers Defense Team?
For the government’s star witness in its case against Bernard J. Ebbers, the former chief of WorldCom, last week’s court appearance may seem like a breeze compared with the cross-examination he faces this week...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Verizon Agrees to Acquire MCI for $6.6 Billion, Beating Qwest
The deal, expected to be announced today, would end the independence of MCI, the nation's second-largest long-distance company...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Bloggers as News Media Trophy Hunters
With the resignation of CNN's news chief, Eason Jordan, Webloggers have shown their growing influence...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
One Way to Deflect From the N.B.A.'s Embarrassments: Funny Ads
A new N.B.A. ad campaign, using humor to sell apparel, shows how the league is struggling with its image after a series of public embarrassments...
New York Times - February 14, 2005
Larkin calls time on long career
Barry Larkin announces his retirement after 19 years with Cincinnati Reds...
BBC News - February 14, 2005
Brazil police hunt nun's killers
A Brazilian judge issues a warrant for the arrest of three men accused of killing a US Catholic missionary...
BBC News - February 14, 2005
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