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Senator Charles Schumer offered a list of five possible Supreme Court Justices if there is a vacancy this summer. Chief Justice William Rehnquist and one other justice is rumored to retire sometime this summer. This would leave President Bush the job to nominate a new one. He/she would then have to be approved by congress. Schumer met with Alberto Gonzales to discuss how to avoid a bitter nomination batter should there be a vacancy. The goal is to nominate someone who will gain the full support of the Senate. This is very unlikely because President Bush is Conservative. Schumer said he used the criteria of moderation and diversity to come up with his list.

Two Guilty Pleas in Baby Snatching Case
A man, Anthony Vanis, and woman, Angela Sorcio, tried to kidnap an infant girl from a supermarket parking lot in Bay Shore. Anthony pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted robbery. Angela pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted kidnapping. They drove together to King Kullen. S...