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Two trains collide near Rio de Janeiro

August 31, 2007 A train, traveling at a high rate of speed, was carrying over 850 passengers when it rammed into an empty train near Rio de Janeiro. The empty train was in the process of being moved between sets of tracks.

Officials are currently putting the death toll at eight, and at least 70 others are seriously hurt. There are no more survivors trapped within the wreckage. "We have to use blowtorches to open the sides of the train cars to reach the people," said Pedro Machado, commander general of the Rio de Janeiro Fire Department. "Our priority is to give support to the survivors, the passengers trapped in the wreckage, and reduce the number of fatal victims," said Col. Souza Filho, the head of Rio de Janeiro's Civil Defense Department in an interview with the Globo TV network.

"They had fractures in their arms, their faces, everywhere," said Marcos de Souza, director of the Posse Hospital in a televised interview. He said the hospital does have a large emergency ward but they are bringing in extra personnel to treat collision victims.

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I think the tele numbers should be a bit higher, and maybe more simplified. That should be in a place where its noticed. The Picture of the day should also be higher.

Other than that, I think the design is great. I still hate the white background :) Like the new ticker movement too. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 04:03, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
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Comments:Suspected poisonous gas found in New York

Who would be stupid enough to leave such vials lying around? --69.205.37.134 04:38, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

They could be trying to spin it as a souvenir. Or I could be paranoid. Clopnaz

Poisonous Gas At UN building
I'm Canadian(that's my disclaimer). But have heard rumours of the administration setting up another security crisis to keep them in power and so they can invade Iran. This incident seems relative minor, but theoretically could it be connected to a grander conspiracy?

war toys
I agree. We (the United States government) simply planted this in order to continue this never ending war with the middle east. Sooner or later America will have all the "right" reasons to invade Iran. This is a very sad state of affairs we are in. lixor


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Some Gaza Strip students to go without textbooks

August 31, 2007 The Israeli military refused to let five trucks of paper, intended for printing textbooks, into Gaza City and are retaining control over the trucks. The Israeli government is deciding if the paper can be considered humanitarian aid, and if so, let the paper in to Gaza.

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A canadian train isn't relevant, but some people do not know what a train is, so a photo is useful. I cannot find any good photos of brazillian trains, so I used that one. TheFearow 09:07, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

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Jackpot rises on 'Mega Millions' lottery in US; breaks record

August 31, 2007 In just over 24 hours, the  lottery jackpot in the United States has risen to $330,000,000 to make it the third largest lottery jackpot in the world.

On Thursday, the jackpot was at $325 million and it still could rise before the drawing takes place tonight at 8:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m..

Twelve states in the U.S. participate in the lottery and the odds of at least one person winning the jackpot are one in 175,711,536. It costs just one dollar to purchase a ticket and if you win, you can receive the winnings in sums of 36,000 for every million won, each year, or receive it all in one lump sum which totals just under $200 million before taxes.

On March 6, 2007, the Mega Millions jackpot of US$390 million, the highest lottery jackpot ever in the world, was paid out to two individuals who lived in Georgia and New Jersey. If no one wins Friday's jackpot, which will have rolled over 16 times without a single winner, it could break the record for the largest lottery jackpot ever.


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Iran unveils part of its nuclear program

August 31, 2007

On August 27, Iran published public information report about its nuclear program, thus unveiling a part of outstanding issues still in discussion with (IAEA). In this document, Tehran provide clarifications about plutonium experiments and shows signs of cooperation in clearing up questions about its efforts to acquire nuclear technology. The IAEA issued a new report on August 30, and distributed copies of its report ahead of a September 10 meeting of the organization's 35-member board.

This report also reflects findings about a work plan concluded on August 21. The United Nations nuclear watchdog report praised Iran for agreeing to a new work plan and planning to resolve numerous questions about its nuclear program.

Mohamed ElBaradei, the IAEA director general, said in reaction to these reports: "This is the first time Iran is ready to discuss all the outstanding issues which triggered the crisis in confidence. It's a significant step."

The assessment of Iran nuclear cooperation could make it more difficult for the United States and its allies to win tougher U.N. sanctions against Iran.

In Iran, the Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for International Affairs, Mohammad Saeedi, said that the IAEA report « put an end to all US baseless allegations on Iran's separation activities and reprocessing plutonium.»


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"Muslim Brotherhood" facing troubled times

August 31, 2007 The Muslim Brotherhood, the largest Sunni Muslim political group, and also an influential Egyptian association, has been under pressure from the Egyptian government. Founded in 1928 in Egypt, the Brotherhood grew to approximately 2 million strong in the 1940s. Soon the Brotherhood was at odds with the government, and one of their members even assassinated the prime minister. Soon after the Brotherhood founder and leader Hassan al-Banna was assassinated, possibly by a government agent.

Tensions with the government have not eased in succeeding years. Although the Brotherhood shuns terrorist violence, it also promotes Jihad. Tensions with the government also arise from the Brotherhood's support of labor rights and political freedom. The brotherhood is at times critical of the government. The Muslim Brotherhood currently participates in the government; even though they are adversarial towards it, they are the largest opposition party, with 20% of Parliament. However, the Brotherhood has been officially banned for much of the time since 1954, so all of its political members are forced to run as independents.

Recently the Egyptian government has resumed suppression of many Brotherhood activities. As many as 600 Brotherhood members have been arrested since it began. As many as four are believed to have been kidnapped or murdered, as the government had not announced their arrests until recently. The Egyptian government has even arrested 6 members of Parliament.

The Brotherhood is on the defensive on all of this. Regarding 4 of the members of parliament imprisoned the Brotherhood lawyer has said, "But they had nothing at all to do with this mess ... and the people questioning them know this, they're certain of this." The Economist speculates that the reason for this recent crackdown by the government is to create a more accepting climate for the rumored inauguration of the current president's son, Gamal Mubarak.


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Comments:Some Gaza Strip students to go without textbooks

lets all pray for Moshiach

Stopping?
I can understand them wanting to use transportation to get food in, but 'stopping' a shipment of books already en-route (unless I read it wrong)? Contralya 19:59, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Paper, not books. irid:t 20:01, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm surprised the Israelis let them have printing presses in the first place. --Brian McNeil / talk 20:10, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * O, I got the impression that they meant books; I didn't think of school books as made locally. But still, going out of their way to stop it from getting in... Contralya 20:47, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Their logic is that with Hamas in control, the Gaza Strip is essentially one large terrorist camp and therefore only humanitarian goods should be allowed in (food, water, medicine, etc.) Paper is not necessarily a humanitarian good.  I don't particularly agree, but at least there is some sort of logic there. --Quadrastreet 21:34, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Other borders?
What about the Gaza-Egyptian border?
 * I believe the Israelis control that border... I'm not sure. On the other hand, if that border is available then this whole issue smacks of demonization against the Israelis: "The Israelis are keeping our children from learning! Never mind the fact that we could import Arabic-language school books from Egypt." --Quadrastreet 23:25, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Schools without Books
Try our new website www.schoolswithoutbooks.org I am a software developer and spent over a year writting the code all books come from project gutnberg and the source code is copyrighted.

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Fire kills six, badly injures seven in Croatia

August 31, 2007

In Croatia’s worst ever firefighting tragedy, six men were killed and seven badly injured when they were trapped battling a fierce forest blaze.

The group, including volunteers aged 17 and 18, was encircled by flames Thursday when the wind suddenly changed course while they were fighting the fire on Kornat island, national firefighting chief Mladen Jurin said. Police said eight men had been detained on suspicion of arson. The prime minister of Croatia promised an investigation.

A national day of mourning has been declared for September 3.

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Doesn't know where to put it; a photo gallery: http://www.vecernji.hr/newsroom/blackchronicle/2904966/showPhotoSerie.do --TheFEARgod 13:05, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Nice images. Good work.  —FellowWiki Newsie 21:21, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

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ONE MORE DIED FROM INJURIES IN HOSPITAL
 * Source for that? irid:t 01:08, 3 September 2007 (UTC)
 * I confirm that. This link says http://www.jutarnji.hr/dogadjaji_dana/clanak/art-2007,9,3,preminuo_crvelin,88546.jl an eight has died. --TheFEARgod 13:12, 3 September 2007 (UTC)


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Fred Thompson confirms US Presidential bid

August 31, 2007 Yesterday, Republican Fred Thompson confirmed his campaign for the United States presidential election, 2008. The much expected announcement comes on the tail of criticism about his lobbying past and that he has waited too long to declare his intentions. He is expected to file papers next Thursday to make his candidacy official.

Thompson much expected declarations comes after months of "testing the waters." Already appearing in the top tier of GOP candidates, Thompson's announcement comes after staff changes and lack luster fundraising. According to an advisor, Thompson will make the announcement on Leno opting not to appear at the Republican debate on September 5.


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Law banning same sex marriages in Iowa 'unconstitutional' says judge

August 31, 2007

An Iowa district court judge has ruled that a 1998 decision banning same-sex marriages in that state is "unconstitutional" and that the ban "violated the rights of due process and equal protection" of people in same-sex relationships said Judge Robert Hanson.

The ruling came when six homosexual couples filed a lawsuit against Polk County, Iowa for not allowing same-sex marriages saying that the ban violated homosexual couples' constitutional rights.

"[This is] a significant step forward in recognizing the constitutional rights of all Iowans. And it's an amazing day for same-sex couples and their families all across Iowa," said a lawyer for the couples who filed the lawsuit, Dennis Johnson.

All six couples received a license to marry as soon as the ruling was made, but John Sarcone, the Polk County District Attorney says that he plans to appeal the ruling. For now, Sarcone has asked that Hanson to put a stay on the ruling and to not allow any same-sex marriage licenses to be issued until an appeal could be made. A decision on whether a stay should be granted is expected next week.

Iowa's governor, Chet Culver has also spoken out against the ruling saying that "while some Iowans may disagree on this issue, I personally believe marriage is between a man and a woman.

For now, same-sex couples can apply for a marriage license for only US$5.00 and a waiver is available for couple who wish to apply to have their marriage license issued immediately instead of the normal three day waiting period.

Massachusetts is currently the only other state in the U.S. to allow same-sex marriages. 11 other states allow civil unions or domestic partnerships.


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What are the chances of this and that one foot tapper guy being from the same state within the same time period? Contralya 18:46, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Larry Craig? He's from Idaho. irid:t 19:04, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * O, my mistake. I get Sweden and Switzerland's mixed up too, lol, sorry.

Postive Rights And Negative Rights - Why marriage is a positive right and not a negative right guaranteed by the constition of this liberal democracy.
According to this view, a positive right imposes a moral obligation on a person to do something for someone, while a negative right merely obliges others to refrain from interfering with someone's attempt to do something. Negative rights may be used to justify political rights such as freedom of speech, property, habeas corpus, freedom from violent crime, freedom of worship, a fair trial, freedom from slavery and the right to bear arms. Positive rights may be used to justify public education, health care, social security or a minimum standard of living. Libertarians hold that positive rights, which would include a right to be protected, do not exist until they are created by contract.

Therefore, no legislature may restrict the formation of civil unions which may be drafted by a private attorney with stipulations similar to those of heterosexual marriage (power of attorney, inheritance, etc.; negative rights).

However, a marriage is a negotiated contract between the state and its citizens, in particular social security benefits, which are positive rights. Many positive right contracts are biased and prejudicial; welfare, and affirmative action being some examples.

A homosexual marriages are not guaranteed by the constitution of largely negative rights.

The judge that made this ruling is either a legal and constitutional imbicile, or the case is simply being passed around the machine.
 * It is unconstitutional. Right to due process. Church and state are supposed to be separated...if you are not religious, then marriage is an act between people who want to make their relationship permenant. A judge can marry anyone. DragonFire1024 (Talk to the Dragon) 19:03, 2 September 2007 (UTC)


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Non-neutral title
Isn't the title "Gaza Strip schools to go without books" a bit inflammatory, possibly non-neutral? Nowhere in the referenced articles is it stated that the schools will have no books... they'll just not have all that they need. --Quadrastreet 19:11, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Ironiridis: I appreciate the change from "without books" to "without textbooks", but shouldn't we get rid of the phrase "go without"? How about a revised headline: "Gaza Strip schools to be short on textbooks". My reasoning is that if you say someone has "to go without water" you rightly assume they have no water. In this case, the kids will have textbooks, but not all that they need. --Quadrastreet 19:25, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, but what's being said in the article is that there is simply no paper to print books. I think the term "go without" is strong, but appropriate, because some students won't have any textbooks.
 * By the way, I edited the title, not because of your comment, but because I only noticed the article after you commented and it showed up in rc. :) irid:t 19:27, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I agree that some students won't have any textbooks. Shouldn't the headline then read, "Some Gaza Strip students to go without textbooks"? --Quadrastreet 19:31, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * sofixit. :) Go ahead and rename the page. I'll clean up the redirects for you if you want. irid:t 19:33, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I believe I did the rename correctly. Not sure if there is a need for clean up. --Quadrastreet 19:39, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * There always is in the case of an article that has been renamed more than once. All redirects must point to the newest article name directly. See 1234. irid:t 19:42, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Wow guys, how about we tell the real story here. The article would be more properly named something like "Israeli military keeping textbooks from Gaza students" Wrc wolfbrother 22:42, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Actually, it's paper... not textbooks. I didn't have any objection to "telling the real story" -- I just didn't want it to read like every kid in Gaza would have to go to school without a textbook to use.  Doesn't that seem ridiculous?  Don't they have textbooks from previous years?!  The "real story" is about how the media can influence world opinion. --Quadrastreet 23:30, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

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How do we change the headline that shows up on the main page and the RSS feed? I appreciate your help in fixing the redirects. --Quadrastreet 19:46, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm seeing the most recent name on the main page and on the feed. You may need to purge your cache. irid:t 19:48, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Yes, it's fine. My mistake. --Quadrastreet 19:51, 31 August 2007 (UTC)


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Comments:Fire kills six, badly injures seven in Croatia

Might this have something to do with the Greek fires? They are in the same region. Though it may well simply be due to the extreme heat. Contralya 20:51, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * No, they are not connected but it started under similar circumstances. This, allegedly, by a cigarette. --TheFEARgod 17:40, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Sadly, in the first month after the tragedy, the death toll has risen to 12, with only one survivor. --TheFEARgod 14:14, 26 October 2007 (UTC)


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Comments:Wal-Mart owes back taxes, according to State of Wisconsin

I wish those under-paying, small business-crushing, people would just pay up. That money and much more belongs to the people in my opinion. Contralya 20:56, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

all i can think is "why?" whats the point in being so rich? they already use sweat shop workers in china, pay their employees poorly with expensive insurance and try to destroy union movements that are in place to protect the employees. arent they rich enough already? such coruption still shocks me. -218.101.86.196 03:35, 1 September 2007 (UTC) amanda rolston

 * It's tough to care when you... don't... care. irid:t 03:55, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

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White House spokesman Tony Snow stepping down

August 31, 2007

White House spokesman Tony Snow announced today that after a long battle with colon cancer, he will be stepping down as the White House spokesperson. Mr. Snow has served the White House since May 8, 2006.

"It's been a joy to watch him spar with you," said Bush. "He's smart, he's capable, he's witty, he's able to talk about issues in a way the American people understand," Bush continued. "I don't know what he's going to do, I'm not sure he does yet either," Bush said. "One, he'll battle cancer and win, and secondly he'll be a solid contributor to society."

Tony Snow said that he will be leaving the White House due to financial restrictions because of the cost of chemotherapy. Snow had previously announced that he would be leaving prior to when Bush's term ends in January of 2009.


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Wow. All of a suden they are all stepping down. It's kinda like a new trend.  —FellowWiki Newsie 21:32, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * It does seem that way! Eric Wester 21:50, 31 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Yeah...It's almost like a fashion trend but this one is in politics.  —FellowWiki Newsie 21:56, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

I'm liking this trend. 71.84.195.131 22:39, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

 * With any luck, this will go the way of all American trends and eventually come invading accross the Atlantic and into the UK... Blood Red Sandman  (Talk)   (Contribs) 22:43, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

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By the time of the next presidential election, there will be an entirely new cabinet anyway! Contralya 06:20, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

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Cancer isn't something I'd wish on anyone, even the PR front-man for GWB. On the other hand, what exactly does it say about the U.S. medical system that someone in his position has issues with the cost of treatment? --Brian McNeil / talk 14:19, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

 * No kidding! Someone making $168,000 can't afford the medical costs? But how is leaving a job going to help him to afford the treatment? Will he qualify for Medicare then? Jcart1534 14:58, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

 * It seems to me that the cancer is used as an excuse to hide the real reason. Contralya 21:00, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Yeah...that was exactly what I was thinking. How can you leave a job (where you get paid) because of the cost of medicine! It's an excuse.  —FellowWiki Newsie 15:42, 2 September 2007 (UTC)
 * You can bet that anyone who has held this position gets a generous Govt. pension as soon as they leave the post. He's probably able to supplement that with work for industry that is highly lucrative. --Brian McNeil / talk 17:08, 2 September 2007 (UTC)


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Peace talks between Sunnis and Iraqi Shi'ites begin in Finland

August 31, 2007

Peace talks took place today in Finland between two rival Iraqi factions, the Sunnis and the Iraqi Shi'ites.

The seminar was organized by the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI), a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded by former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari. The CMI is focusing on trying to replicate the way peace deals were forged in South Africa and Northern Ireland, who both also have representatives at the meetings.

Although the CMI have refused to name exactly who is present at the meetings, or reveal the venue, Finnish broadcaster YLE reports that those present include Muqtada al-Sadr, Adnan al-Dulaimi, the leader of the largest Sunni Arabian political party in Iraq and Humam Hammoudi, Shiite chairman of the Iraqi Parliament's foreign affairs committee.

The talks, which are held in conjunction with the John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies of the University of Massachusetts Boston, are expected to last two days. Finland itself will play no role. Ahtisaari himself could not be present because he was attending another peace meeting in Copanhagen, Denmark.


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Number of suspects in Finnish dogfighting case rises to ten

August 31, 2007

Finland's National Bureau of Investigation, a division of Finland's national police, has ten suspects currently, in its recent investigation into alleged dog fighting in the south of the country.

All the suspects are male Finns residing in southern Finland. The new developments are the result of an investigation into four to six alleged dog fights. Dog fighting is a breach of animal cruelty laws in Finland, and the case will be considered for prosecution in October. They are being investigated under suspicion of breaching the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Chief Inspector Olli Töyräs of the Keskusrikospoliisin told reporters, "I would not like to speculate on the motives for the arranging of these dog fights. At least thus far there has been no evidence of illegal gambling on the outcome of fights. There also does not seem to be any large-scale organisation behind the incidents or connections with organised crime groupings. It would appear to be the pastime of a group of individuals." Despite this, the group is known to have links throughout Scandinavia, as well as possible links to Russia.

He added that about a dozen pit bulls from America were involved in the incidents.

Key evidence includes video footage and testimony from veterinary surgeons, who were present when police raided several locations suspected to be involved. "Statements by veterinary surgeons are a significant part of the investigation. They play the same role here as forensic pathologists would in a normal violent crime investigation," Inspector Töyräs said.

The investigation was begun as a result of an investigation into dog fighting in the United Kingdom by the state-run British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). A BBC journalist teamed up with a man with military experience to infiltrate a notorious dog fighting ring from Ulster, Ireland, known as The Farmer Boys. This uncovered links to a group involved in comparable activity in Finland. The documentary, which is part of the Panorama series, was broadcast in Finland yesterday by YLE.

The BBC had contacted Finland regarding it's discoveries in April. The BBC itself had begun it's investigation after Gerard Cavlan, a football player from Northern Ireland, was convicted on charges related to dog fighting.

The programme included graphic scenes of a dog fight in Finland, filmed using hidden cameras. The show's team also purchased a pit bull from a dealer in Finland with false documents showing it to be another breed (pit bulls are illegal in Britain) and successfully transported it back without detection via Germany and Ireland, taking a ferry into England from Northern Ireland.

The dog breeder is a member of SATHY, an organisation which describes itself as "a Finnish club devoted to dog breeds not recognized by FCI related associations (such as the Finnish Kennel Club, and some others). [The] Most important breeds for us are the American Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, Toy Fox Terrier, American Hairless Terrier and Olde English Bulldog."

SATHY has issued a statement via their website to the affect that they felt the programme was misleading, and that Finnish dog breeders have initiated legal proceedings against the British journalist responsible for the programme. One of the dog breeders shown during the programme denied any criminal activity when approached by the Finnish Helsingin Sanomat news service.

Privacy laws in Finland required the faces of those believed to be involved to be pixelated during the Finnish version of the broadcast, although this was not mirrored in the UK screening - which, in an unprecedented move, coincided exactly with the showing in Finland. The show was widely discussed on the internet, with large volumes of material requiring deleted by site administrators as breaching Finnish privacy legislation.

The investigation is the only one ever conducted into dog fighting in Finland. Töyräs explained the problem to journalists: ”We have only had vague unconnected hints of this sort of activity in the past, and on the basis of these it was not possible to mount an earlier investigation."


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U.S. Senator Larry Craig to resign

August 31, 2007

United States Larry Craig (R-ID) is announcing on September 1 that he will resign his post, effective September 30. Craig was involved in a scandal where he allegedly propositioned another man for sex in a bathroom at a airport. Craig has previously claimed he was "in the bathroom for its intended purpose." The senator said in a news conference that "I am not gay. I have never have been gay," and that he "pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in the hopes that it would go away." This comes just before the Republican National Convention would have called on Craig to resign.

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10 years on Diana, Princess of Wales remembered

August 31, 2007 Exactly ten years on from her death hundreds of people attended a memorial service today led by her two sons, William and, in memory of , who was killed in a car crash in Paris, France in 1997.

The memorial service was led by her two sons and was attended by many members of the British Royal Family including Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Charles, Diana's brother and sisters and others including, former UK prime ministers Tony Blair and Sir John Major and entrepreneur. Hundreds more listened to the ceremony broadcast live outside. There was also a period of two minutes of silence in, the London department store owned by , father of Diana's partner at the time of the crash , to pay respect.

During the ceremony Harry called his mother "the best in the world" and the, Reverend Dr , said that Diana should now be left to "rest in peace" and that the media speculation and conspiracy theories should end.

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I think Neopets is a great website. If you haven't gone there yet, please go, It is an awesome website and I go there everyday. ---Nicole

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Crow found in Vermont is state's first West Nile case this year

September 1, 2007 State officials say Vermont's first case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Brattleboro, Vermont.

State officials said that nine birds tested positive for West Nile virus in 2006, and there have been no human cases of the West Nile virus since 2003. "This is the seventh year of our surveillance program and a good time to remind people that West Nile Virus reaches its peak late in the summer, when the virus has had time to develop in the mosquito population," said state Health Department Epidemiologist Patsy Tassler. "Before a long holiday weekend, it's a good reminder for Vermonters to take precautions and avoid exposure to mosquitoes especially at dusk and dawn when they are most active."


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Four jackpot winners confirmed in US 'Mega Millions' lottery drawing

September 1, 2007 Mega Millions officials have stated that there are four winners in Friday's US$330,000,000 lottery drawing in the United States. The tickets matched the drawn number balls of 8, 18, 22, 40, 44 with the Mega Ball of 11.

The lucky winners bought their tickets in four different states. The only winning ticket purchase location to be identified so far was Walther Liquors in Nottingham, Maryland located in Baltimore County and the winner from that purchase has yet to come forward. Lottery officials said the winner bought five tickets, for $1 each, just after 5:00 p.m. Friday, all as a 'quick pick' ticket, which is when the computer randomly selects the numbers. The other winners bought their tickets in Virginia, Texas and New Jersey, though the specific retailers had not been revealed.

But the jackpot winners are not the only lucky ones. 36 other individuals had winning tickets that matched all five numbers, without matching the Mega Ball. Those numbers are good for a prize of $250,000. The luck kept spreading though, as 215 others had four winning numbers while also matching the Mega Ball. Those ticket holders will receive a prize of $10,000.

The odds of at least one person winning the jackpot were one in 175,711,536. It was the third largest lottery jackpot in the world.

"You have a better chance of being hit by lightning at the same place and time every day for a week," said Buddy Roogow, the director of the Maryland Lottery division of Mega Millions.


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No wonder
No wonder so many people in government/military service throughout history have hidden their homo-sexuality.... Contralya 06:23, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
 * He's a hypocrite. He should stand down, and does anyone know if there is a single openly homosexual Senator at all? --Brian McNeil / talk 14:21, 1 September 2007 (UTC)