Opinion

PORTLAND, Ore. — Hailing a “defining day” in the fight against terrorism, Attorney General John Ashcroft announced the arrests of four people in Oregon and Michigan on Friday on charges of conspiring to wage war on the United States and support al-Qaida. Two other suspects were being sought overseas. -more-

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WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans in Congress began closing ranks Wednesday behind a resolution giving President Bush broad authority to use military force against Iraq. -more-

A second suspect has been arrested in the Sept. 15 armed robbery of a Berkeley electronics store, according to Police Information Officer Mary Kusmiss. -more-

WASHINGTON – Iraq's bioweapons program that President Bush wants to eradicate got its start with help from Uncle Sam two decades ago, according to government records getting new scrutiny in light of the discussion of war against Iraq. -more-

Berkeley High School students will not be getting gourmet organic lunches anymore. -more-

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Oakland Athletics will go with a three-man starting rotation in the first round of the AL playoff series against Minnesota. -more-

Berkeley will celebrate its seventh annual “How Berkeley Can You Be?” parade and festival Sunday. -more-