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Helen Thomas probes White House on torture; online community sends flowers
On Wednesday, long-time White House correspondent Helen Thomas questioned the White House Press Secretary repeatedly about US President Bush's recent confirmation that he had approved CIA interrogation policies that included waterboarding. Thomas's questions became front-page news on the website reddit this morning, and users have collected over $3,000 for the purchase of flowers and other gifts to send to her in appreciation.
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UK City Councillor suspended from party after expressing controversial views
A British City Councillor from the Liberal Democrat Party has been suspended from his party and may lose his position as a school governor after making controversial comments on, among other things, the subjects of drugs and prostitution.
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Series of earthquakes strikes Reno, Nevada area
A large series of earthquakes has hit the northern area of U.S. state Nevada recently, particularly in and around the Reno metropolitan area. Nevada is the third most earthquake-active state in the United States, and the Reno area regularly sees seismological activity. However, recent events, particularly yesterday's series of tremors, have become alarmingly frequent for locals.
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Wikinews holds a follow-up interview with Max Riekse, Constitution Party candidate for the 2008 U.S. presidential election
In March, Wikinews interviewed Max Riekse, candidate for the Constitution Party's nomination for the 2008 U.S. presidential election. With the Constitution Party's national convention underway this weekend, we spoke with him one last time before he either wins his party's nomination or loses.
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