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Leg bone found near site of Levy remains
WASHINGTON — Investigators working for Chandra Levy’s parents discovered a human leg bone and twisted wire Thursday near the site where her remains were found in a Washington park. -more-
Lewinsky excused from doing jury duty
NEW YORK — Monica Lewinsky was excused from jury duty Thursday after she tearfully said she could not serve. -more-
EPA leaders want to hire more American Indians
SPARKS, Nev. – The Environmental Protection Agency wants to hire more American Indians and consider changes in grant programs to improve understanding of cultural issues and better address tribal concerns, agency leaders say. -more-
Man arrested Sept. 12 with box cutters pleads guilty to fraud
NEW YORK – One of two men arrested with box cutters a day after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks pleaded guilty Thursday to credit card fraud charges. -more-
Judge finds Amish guilty
EBENSBURG, Pa. – A judge fined 20 members of an Amish sect Thursday for refusing to put bright orange reflective triangles on their horse-drawn buggies, saying public safety overrides any religious objections. -more-
Friends say dead climbers were experts
Three of four were members of Oregon State climbing club -more-
Animated role proves perfect fit for Tia Carrere
HONOLULU — Tia Carrere, born and raised in Honolulu, says her latest role is particularly special to her — even if she’s nowhere to be seen on screen. -more-
Survivors and investigators try to reconstruct calamity
Day-long rescue was aided by presence of doctor, firemen -more-
‘The Wire’: an intellectual TV police drama
BALTIMORE — “The Wire” is only nominally about Baltimore detectives’ protracted investigation of a drug gang in the city’s west side housing projects — it’s also a conduit for David Simon’s exploration of the futility of the drug war and the pervasiveness of corporate culture. -more-
China, United States dancers strike gold
JACKSON, Miss. — China’s Wu Haiyan says performing with the best dancers in the world was as great an honor as the gold medal she received in USA International Ballet Competition. -more-
Cell phones are the latest accessory at rock concerts
CAMDEN, N.J.— When Colombian singer Shakira takes the amphitheater stage in this teen-pop concert, girls in the crowd wave their hands in the air and squeal. Then they whip out their cell phones and call a friend. -more-