After 2 years, some Palestinian leaders feeling regrets KARIN LAUB Associated Press Writer on Saturday, December 07
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- After more than two years of silence, a slowly swelling chorus of Palestinian leaders and opinion-makers says taking up arms against Israel was a mistake and must stop.The latest voice is that of Jibril Rajoub, once the most powerful security chief
Economic officials forced out DANA MILBANK The Washington Post on Saturday, December 07
WASHINGTON -- The first step toward recovery, it is often said, is admitting you have a problem. That's what President Bush did Friday.By pushing out his top two economic officials -- Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill and National Economic Council director Lawrence Lindsey
LDS Plaza: Church rejects mayor's proposal PAUL FOY Associated Press Writer on Saturday, December 07
SALT LAKE CITY -- Mayor Rocky Anderson sought Friday to resolve a division between Mormons and others that defines this city by proposing rules for demonstrators at the LDS Church's Main Street plaza.
Iraq denies weapons claim on eve of report The Associated Press on Saturday, December 07
Los Angeles TimesUNITED NATIONS -- Even before Iraq hands over the long-awaited declaration of its weapons and missile programs in Baghdad, Iraq, today, the Bush administration is preparing to declare Iraq in material breach of a tough U.
White House: We have proof of weapons of mass destruction BARRY SCHWEID AP Diplomatic Writer on Friday, December 06
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration said Thursday it has solid evidence that Iraq has weapons of mass destruction, setting the stage for urging the U.N. Security Council to consider action against Saddam Hussein.
Ironman reduced to half; Organizers and commissioners make compromise JUSTIN HILL The Daily Herald on Friday, December 06
PROVO -- When the Half-Ironman competition comes to Utah County in May, contestants will once again swim in Utah Lake, despite safety concerns after a man drowned there in last year's event, Ironman organizers announced Thursday.
Petition regarding holding practices denied TAD WALCH The Daily Herald on Friday, December 06
PROVO -- Utah County defense attorneys are considering a class-action lawsuit Thursdayafter the Utah Supreme Court declined to review the issue of how long prosecutors can wait to file charges against defendants held in custody.
Snow, ice wreak havoc on roads, power lines JOHN J. GOLDMAN Los Angeles Times on Friday, December 06
NEW YORK -- The first major snow and ice storm of the season moved up the East Coast on Thursday, forcing schools and airports to close, sending cars and trucks skidding on slick roads and snapping power lines.
United Airlines races to avert bankruptcy; stock dropped from Dow KEITH L. ALEXANDER The Washington Post on Friday, December 06
A day after the federal government rejected United Airlines' $1.8 billion loan-guarantee application, executives scrambled to assure major corporate clients and frequent fliers that service would not be interrupted and to determine whether there was a way to avoid a bankruptcy
BYU receives $313 million contribution AMY K. STEWART The Daily Herald on Thursday, December 05
PROVO -- Brigham Young University received its largest single financial contribution ever on Wednesday, an in-kind donation of computer software from General Motors Corp., Sun Microsystems and EDS (Electronic Data Systems) that totals $313.
