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October 24, 2002
'Armed' man might have sniper details
Authorities issue a warrant for the man, who may be traveling with a juvenile in a Chevrolet Caprice. Police also release a new message to the sniper: "Let's talk directly."

Gang seizes theater in Moscow
Chechens take hundreds hostage during a musical and demand that Russia pull its troops from the breakaway region.

Allied jets strike two Iraqi sites
WASHINGTON -- Allied planes over the southern no-fly zone in Iraq on Wednesday bombed two military air defense sites. It was the third round of strikes in a week.

Time running short on Iraq, U.S. says
UNITED NATIONS -- Stepping up pressure for quick U.N. action, the United States distributed its tough new draft resolution on Iraq to the entire Security Council for the first time Wednesday but Russia immediately rejected it and said France and China were also opposed.

Nation in brief
Radioactivity scare unfounded

Ashcroft: Laws enough to plug leaks
WASHINGTON -- U.S. officials must do more to crack down on leaks of national secrets, but new laws may not be needed, Attorney General John Ashcroft said in a letter to Congress.

Washington in brief
Together RX, U.S. agree on drug pricing

World in brief
Officer gave aid to Hezbollah, Israel says

Many forsaking hormone therapy
BETHESDA, Md. -- Women have quit hormone therapy in droves since a major study in July declared the pills riskier for their hearts and breasts than once thought.

CIA, FBI coordinate more officers
WASHINGTON -- The CIA is increasing its presence at FBI field offices by assigning intelligence officers to domestic antiterrorism teams, officials said Wednesday.




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