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Georgian Man Sentenced to Life for Attempt on Bush's Life

TBILISI, Georgia – A court Wednesday convicted a man of trying to assassinate President Bush and the leader of Georgia by throwing a grenade at them during a rally last year, and it sentenced him to life in prison. Vladimir Arutyunian also was convicted of killing a policeman during a …

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Abramoff Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges

WASHINGTON – Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty to three federal charges Tuesday, suggesting he will cooperate in a Washington probe that could implicate several congressional officials in a cash-for-influence scandal. Abramoff pleaded guilty on Tuesday in U.S. District Court to honest services fraud, conspiracy and tax evasion relating to …

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N.J. Expected to Suspend Death Penalty

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey is on track to become the third state to suspend executions while it studies the cost and fairness of the death penalty. After receiving a crucial vote of support from the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Thursday, the proposal will head Monday to the full Assembly, …

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