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Susan Taylor Martin
Obituaries in the news
Train security puzzling TORONTO -- Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we've heard plenty about the security hassles facing travelers who fly into the United States. But what about those who arrive by rail? Border scrutiny snares foreign-born Canadians After intense screenings and lengthy delays, some naturalized Canadians vow they will no longer travel to the United States. Lights out in Cheshire An Ohio town is about to be erased from the map. The power company bought out the residents, who now ask: Did we choose expedience over principle? Venezuela on verge of chaos since coup CARACAS, Venezuela -- Mayor Alfredo Pena's building looks more like a besieged fortress than a city hall, with bullet-pocked windows and doors barricaded against radicals loyal to President Hugo Chavez. 'Lame ducks' head to D.C. The congressional lame duck session that opens Tuesday will be the 14th such meeting since 1940, according to the Senate Historical Office. Nation in brief Pa. fire squad quits over lights, siren dispute Moussaoui case may move to tribunal WASHINGTON -- The White House is weighing a proposal to abandon the Justice Department's prosecution of Zacarias Moussaoui in a federal court, remove him from the United States and place him before a military tribunal in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, administration officials say. Troops mark Veterans Day on the job BAGRAM, Afghanistan -- For most U.S. military men and women in the dust-bowl sweep and jagged landscape of eastern Afghanistan, Veterans Day is just another day. War plans envision quick strikes WASHINGTON -- President Bush has settled on a war plan for Iraq that would begin with an air campaign shorter than the one for the Persian Gulf War, the New York Times reports. It would feature swift ground actions to seize footholds in the country and strikes to cut off the leadership in Baghdad. Report: Health care regulator often fails CHICAGO -- The nation's most influential health care regulator often gives its seal of approval to medical centers riddled with life-threatening problems, according to a published report. Islamic Jihad member killed in Jenin gun battle JERUSALEM -- A Palestinian from the militant group Islamic Jihad who was on Israel's most wanted list, was shot and killed by the Israeli army during a gunfight in the West Bank Saturday, security officials said. World in brief Cocaine in fake leg costs man 10 years Canada report: Taking place of birth off passport could ease crossing Canadians planning to head out to warmer climates are concerned about tough new screening rules at the U.S. border. National headlines World headlines Science headlines
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