A Southeastern Louisiana University poll shows Democrat Kathleen Blanco ahead.

The Indian American Republican has 49 per cent compared to Blanco's 38 per cent in the poll by Verne Kennedy of Market Research Insight of Pensacola, Fla.

The Indian American Republican has 49 per cent compared to Blanco's 38 per cent in the poll by Verne Kennedy of Market Research Insight of Pensacola, Fla.

He has been endorsed by Black Organisation for Leadership Development, a leading African American group in Louisiana.

An article in 'The New York Times' says the lack of black support could cost him the election.

The Columbia Accident Investigation Board also mentioned shortage of funds and an insufficient safety programme for the mishap that killed Kalpana Chawla and six other astronauts.

Debris has been tracked in a 500-square mile area but could be scattered over a region three times that.

Two young boys reported finding a charred human leg on their farm while hospital employee reported finding what appeared to be charred torso and thighbone.

Striking a strident posture, the US defence secretary said disarmament is not an issue between Iraq and the United Nations, but between Iraq and the US.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n