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The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
U.S. and Iraqi troops in an all-day battle with militia loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr who threatens a revolution unless the U.S. agrees to a new ceasefire …the fighting in Najaf and other cities kills at least 20 Iraqis and an American soldier and threatens to escalate into a large-scale Shiite uprising…. Federal authorities … Continued
Three British men released from Guamtanamo Bay charge they were tortured and abused there and in Afghanistan …. .all three say there were driven to falsely confess to involvement in Al Qaeda and terrorism Intelligence officals warn Congress not to act hastily on the September 11th Commission’s reform proposals. . .. .. .fired FBI translator … Continued
The Bush Administration admits the decision to issue the terrror alert in New York and Washington was based largely on three and four year old information …..but Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge insists the threat is still real and denies any political motive in ordering the massive new security Members of Congress say President Bush’s … Continued
President Bush endorses the creation of a National Intelligence Director As recommended by the September 11th Commission. . . . . . .he also proposes the establishment of a national counter-terrorism center to prepare a daily terrorism report for the President …Bush’s acceptance of the recommendations comes as security is stepped up at financial institutions … Continued
A series of coordinated explosions outside five churches in Iraq kills more than a dozen wounding many more. . it’s the first major assault on Iraq’s Christian minority since the 15th month old resistance began. The Bush Administration’s Homeland Security Secretary warns of possible Al-Qaida attacks against specific buildings in New York and New Jersey. … Continued
Newly nominated Democratic Presidential Candidate John Kerry hits the campaign trail today on a cross-country through battleground states, a two-week 21 state marathon that will cover 3 5-hundred miles by road, rail and boat President Bush attacks Kerry’s 19 year record in the Senate today saying He has accomplished little…. .Bush is painting Kerry as … Continued
Kerry poised to accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president at the party’s convention in Boston. .. . .Kerry’s acceptance speech will feature his Vietnam war military service and Kerry will say he will take them country to war only when we have to The State Senate passes the budget.. …the 105 billion dollar spending … Continued
John Kerry formally becomes the Democratic Presidential nominee tonight.. Vice Presidential Candidate John Edwards will denounce the hateful politics of the Republicans.. .and Dennis Kucinich says President Bush took the nation to war based on distortions… Dozens of Iraqis are dead and dozens more wounded in a car bomb attack in the city of Baquba…. … Continued
Day two of the Democratic National Convention in Boston ….delegates adopt a platform that disavows President Bush’s doctrine of launching preemptive wars but takes no position on whether the U.S. attack on Iraq was justified Governor Schwarzenneger and legislative leaders strike a deal on a 103 billion dollar state budget, ending a 26 day standoff. … Continued
