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The boy’s mother and grandmother tried to wrestle him from the dog for several minutes. No one has been charged in the incident. FBI checks possible link to ricin case GREENVILLE — Police investigating the death of a trucker last week in Illinois found castor beans and castor residue in his home and the FBI is looking for possible links to a package containing ricin found at a Greenville mail center last year. Castor beans can be used to make ricin, the poison found in a small vial with a note threatening to dump large quantities of the poison into water supplies if federal officials didn’t repeal a trucking rule. NATION Guardsman convicted for helping terrorists FORT LEWIS, Wash. — A National Guardsman accused of trying to give al-Qaeda information about U.S. troops, including methods for killing soldiers, was found guilty Thursday on all five counts of trying to help the .terrorist network. The verdict in Spc. Ryan G. Anderson’s court-martial, which began Monday, was announced late Thursday afternoon. Anderson, a tank crewman whose 81st Armor Brigade unit is now in Iraq, was accused of trying to give terrorists information about U.S. troops’ strength'and tactics. IBM recalls adapters because of fire hazard WASHINGTON — IBM Corp. is recalling some 553,000 notebook computer adapters sold worldwide because they can overheat and pose fire and shock hazards, the company and the government said Thursday. IBM is not aware of any injuries caused by the 56-watt AC power adapters but has received at least six repbrts of overheating, which can damage the circuit board, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. WORLD Militants release 26 hostages in Russia BESLAN, Russia — Camouflaged security agents carried babies to safety after militants holding hundreds of hostages at a school released at least 26 women and children Thursday, and officials expressed hope that negotiations would bring more progress in the standoff in southern Russia. But a crowd of hostages’ relatives keeping vigil outside the school was shaken when a pair of explosions went off just ahead of the release. Officials said militants fired rocket-propelled grenades at two cars that got too close to the school. South Korea defends uranium experiment SEOUL, South Korea — The U.N. nuclear watchdog is investigating a secret uranium-enrichment experiment that South Korean scientists conducted four years ago, U.N. and South Korean officials said Thursday. The single experiment in early 2000 was revealed in a report South Korea presented last month to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Science and Technology Ministry said in a statement. South Korea reported that its “laboratory scale” experiment “involved the production of only milligram quantities of enriched uranium,” the IAEA said in a statement posted on its Web site. A T “It doesn’t matter if ■j ; $ m/ you’re inland or not, you can still be JL JhL JSL affected by hurricane winds.” Friday September 3, 2004 SUSAN CUTTER _ use GEOGRAPHY PROFESSOR PICTURE OF THE DAY JASON STEELMAN/THE GAMECOCK An Army ROTC unit marches on the Horseshoe Thursday. ROTC uses the historic area to practice formations. ‘Monk’ to carry on without Schram NEW YORK — Actress Bitty Schram and “Monk” have parted ways. The critically acclaimed USA Network series that stars Tony Shalhoub as an obsessive-compulsive private eye is removing Schram’s character, Monk’s personal nurse. “‘Monk’ has decided to go in a different creative direction with some of its characters. Bitty Schram will not continue with the cast,” USA Network announced Tuesday. “We thank her for her notable contributions and wish her the very best.” Representatives from Schram’s management company, Untitled Entertainment, released a statement as well: “Bitty Schram and USA Network have amicably decided to go their own separate ways and Ms. Schram will not be returning to the television series ‘Monk.’ She wishes everyone connected with the show continued success and looks forward to pursuing the various opportunities before her.” John Kelley, a spokesman for USA, said the network has yet to develop what the new direction for the show will be. Val Kilmer, ex-wife lose tax court battle SANTA FE, N.M. — The state Court of Appeals has ruled against actor Val Kilmer and his ex-wife, actress Joanne Whalley, in a dispute over a tax refund of more than $300,000 sought by the couple. The court said Tuesday the Taxation and Revenue Department had no authority to act on the refund claim because the time period for doing so had expired. Kilmer, who stars in Oliver Stone’s upcoming film, “Alexander,” has a ranch near Santa Fe. The refund claim was for $304,217 in personal income taxes paid for. 1995. The couple said they were due the refund because Whalley, who had filed for divorce, moved to California near the end of the year. The claim was filed at the end of 1999, after California tax officials made a preliminary determination that Whalley had been a California resident as of August 1995. The amended 1995 New Mexico return claiming the refund, which was filed by the couple’s accountant, wasn’t processed because the department lost it. In addition, for three months in early 2000 the agency decided to delay work on prior year claims while it caught up with processing the current returns. Under state law, if the department doesn’t approve or deny a claim within 120 days, taxpayers then have 90 days to either file a protest or go to court. Kilmer and Whalley did neither, and the 210-day window for the department to act on a claim expired, the court said, upholding a department hearing officer’s ruling. Witherspoon tries to laugh at tabloids LOS ANGELES — Reese Witherspoon doesn’t understand the appeal of tabloid magazines. “1 can’t believe somebody is so interested, particularly in all the pictures of me at the grocery store or at preschool,” says Witherspoon, who stars as Becky Sharp in Mira Nair’s new film, “Vanity Fair.” “It’s like every day I’m wearing the same sweat suit. It’s like, ‘Is this really interesting? And to who?”’ she told reporters recently, according to AP Radio. The “Legally Blonde” actress says she and her husband, actor Ryan Phiilippe, try to laugh at the photos and stories. “It’s pretty funny, and it’s amazing the kind of things that people can make up in their minds,” she says. Witherspoon and Phillippe, who appeared together in 1999’s “Cruel Intentions,” have two children, daughter Ava, born in 1999, and son Deacon, bom last year. “Pm busy with the kids and I want to spend all the time I have with them,” she says. “I have to be very particular about what I do because 1 only do one movie a year.” Witherspoon, 28, recently has been filming “Walk the Line.” She plays June Carter, wife of country music legend Johnny Cash. Joaquin Phoenix plays Cash. Politics polarize Baldwin brothers NEW YORK — Politics run deep in the Baldwin family, and right now brothers Alec and Stephen are finding themselves on opposite sides of a fiercely partisan presidential election campaign. Alec Baldwin, 46, has long been a Democratic Party supporter. Younger brother Stephen is new to the political scene. The 3 8-year-old actor, a born ___I again Christian, says his support for the Republican Party is less about politics and more about religion. “My desire to be at the RNC was this goal that I have to support the candidate that I believe has the most faith,” Stephen told “Access Hollywood” in an interview Tuesday. RENE MACURAVTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS tony Shalhoub, left, and his co-star, Bitty Schram, center, gets jome assistance with hair and make-up, in this 2003 file photo. COMING UP@USC TODAY use WOMEN’S SOCCER vs. HOUSTON: Stone Stadium, 7 p.m. SATURDAY use FOOTBALL vs. VANDERBILT: Jefferson Pilot Sports Channel, 12:30 p.m. SUNDAY use WOMEN’S SOCCER vs. IOWA: Stone Stadium, 7 p.m. MONDAY LABOR DAY: No classes. TUESDAY STUDENT ALUMNI MEMBER T SHIRT DAY WEDNESDAY STUDENT ORGANIZATION RENEWAL AND TREASURER’S WORKSHOPS: Russell House 322/326, 3-4:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. USC VOLLEYBALL vs. CLEMSON: Colonial Center, 7 p.m. THURSDAY DNA SEQUENCING LECTURE: Jones Physical Science Center 409, 3:45 p.m. COLLOQUIUM: LeConte College 21OA, 2 p.m. LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR SENIOR GRADUATION jgaway as South Carolina. Professor published in Nature magazine Robert Thunell a USC geologist has been published in Nature magazine for his research on a “climate hot spot.” A joint study with scientists from the University of Southern California and MIT found the Pacific Ocean growing cooler and fresher than it was 5,000 years ago. Meanwhile, the Atlantic is becoming steadily saltier. The findings also suggest that the strong contrasts in salinity between the Atlantic and Pacific may be a relatively recent feature of the Earth’s climate system. “If the western Pacific were saltier, we may not have had the type of climate systems that produced El Nino,” Thunell said, noting that many scientists believe that another El Nino is beginning to develop in the Pacific. Thunell added that weather systems in the Pacific often effect weather patterns as far Medical co-op aids upstate hospital With the help of the USC School of Medicine, USC Upstate, MUSC, Palmetto Health and Greenville Technical and Community College, the Greenville Hospital System has achieved university medical center status, which means hospital leaders will probably be able to proceed with plans for a new health sciences research and education campus. Plans for what a press release called a “virtual hospital” include “lifelike computer-driven mannequins that respond much like real humans.” USC President Andrew Sorensen summarized the plan. “This will bring a new pharmacy education offering to the Upstate where none currently exists,” he said. “Not only will it create new educational opportunities for local students, GHS patients stand to benefit from the pharmacy faculty, their research, and their participation in patient care.” www.dailygamecock.com x Now five days a week. responded and only the top portion of the truck was damaged. Reporting officer: JM Harrelson ©Grand Larceny of Laptop, Woodrow Room 205, 1415 Greene St. Unknown person or persons removed a laptop and video camera from the unsecured location. Estimated total value is $2,140. An Xbox and Z controllers, belonging to another subject, were also removed and estimated value is $260. Reporting officer: T. Brewster ©Forgery, three counts of possession of controlled substance and simple possession of marijuana, 601 Henderson St. Reporting officer JM Simmons got a search warrant for subject’s room and found a USC parking decal and a scanned copy of the same decal on high-quality printing paper. The decal, computer and computer parts were taken into evidence. During the search, a plastic bag with a green, leafy substance believed to be marijuana, eight and a half tablets of blue pills believed to be Viagra, six tablets of Paxel and 480 mg of Anabolic and Deca steroids were found. No prescription was available for any of the drugs. ©Suspicious Activity, Computer Services Garage, 501 Sumter St. Subject was seen hiding in the bushes and was told to stay off of USC property or get arrested. ( Reporting officers: JL Meador and G. Kerwin ©Vandalism, Bates Parking Lot, 1405 Whaley St. Promotional stickers for S.C. State University and Benedict College’s “Greek Fire 2K4” were placed on two vehicles after the adhesive heated up from the sunlight and was embedded into the paint. Estimated total cost $600. Reporting officer: Lt. PI Jones TUESDAY, AUG. 31 (l) Larceny of Digital Scale, Coker Life Building Room 506, 715 Sumter St. Unknown person or persons removed a digital scale and digital thermometer from the secure location. There was no sign of forced entry. Estimated total value is $600. Reporting officer: C. Taylor (DGrand Larceny of Laptop, Russell House, 1400 Greene St. ’ Unknown person or persons removed the unattended laptop and attached Web camera from the top of a sink counter. Estimated total value is $2,535. Reporting officer: G. Kerwin WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1 ©Unsuspicious Fire, 700 Bull St. The top of a USC dump truck caught fire because trash was caught in the Sxhaust fan. Columbia fire department POLICE REPORT Each number or the map stands for a crime corresponding with numbered descriptions in the list below. DAY CRIMES (6a.m.-6p.m.) □ Violent O Nonviolent NIGHT CRIME: (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) ■ Violent • Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS □ Violent 0 Nonviolent These reports are taken directly from the USC Police Department.