Baghdad fortified as US forces press toward airport
Explosions rocked central Baghdad as Iraqi troops Fedayeen and teenage soldiers patrolled the capital. US armor briefly entered the city then moved toward the airport on its western edge. Al-Sahhaf urged fighters to exhaust and wound the Americans while officials claimed the tide was turning and called on residents to inform on movements. Armed loyalists and Fedayeen appeared in central Baghdad in black uniforms.
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Frontline Developments Report Iraqi Advance and U.S. Air War
The report notes Iraqi Fedayeen patrols in central Baghdad with black-clad units. Marines battle pro-Saddam volunteers on river marsh edges south of Baghdad. U S Army seizes the Medina Division HQ at Suwayrah, 35 miles southeast of the capital. Bombers and fighters fly from bases over Baghdad around the clock per Lt Gen Moseley.
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Suwayrah
Barnwell Soldier George E. Buggs Killed in Iraq Rescue
A Barnwell, South Carolina, man Sgt. George E. Buggs, 31, is named among eight soldiers found dead during a rescue mission for American POWs in Iraq. He served in the 3rd Forward Support Battalion of the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart. Family members express grief and remembrance as national casualty figures rise.
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Residents pitch in for city clean up efforts
Shadie Hall, executive director of Helping Hands, joined a neighborhood cleanup in Crosland Park with her 9 year old daughter Kinsley. The City of Aiken event spanned more than 12 neighborhoods, encouraging residents to pick up litter and improve the area.
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Taxpayers urged to avoid common tax mistakes
Senior writer Philip Lord summarizes April 15 deadlines and common errors. H&R Block manager cites math mistakes and poor records as causes. Donating clothing, not just cash, and certain income exclusions reduce tax burden. Car mileage deductions and lottery loss offsets may also help taxpayers.
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