Baghdad Officials Assassinated As Iraqi Violence Surges
Gunmen killed Baghdad deputy police chief and his son, with al Qaeda in Iraq claiming responsibility. A separate roadside blast destroyed a U S Bradley Fighting Vehicle, killing two soldiers and wounding four, as insurgents boost bomb power ahead of the January 30 election. Ukraine moves to speed withdrawal of troops after eight Ukrainian soldiers die in an explosion at an Iraqi ammo dump, bringing total Ukrainian fatalities to sixteen.
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Mudslide destroys La Conchita homes in storm battered California
A major mudslide struck the coastal hamlet of La Conchita killing one person and damaging at least 15 homes as heavy rain drenched Southern California. Ventura County Fire spokesman Tom Kruschke said four-block area was affected and numerous injuries were reported while about 200 residents were evacuated and search teams worked to locate anyone buried.
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Schools reopen in tsunami zones as calm returns
In Indonesia and Sri Lanka schools resume for the new term as relief workers cope with trauma. About 80 students attend Vidyaloka in Galle amid limited uniforms, while a US helicopter crash injures two servicemen near Banda Aceh. Authorities report 50,000 bodies recovered and millions affected by the disaster.
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CBS fires four after critical report on Bush Guard
CBS ousts producer Mary Mapes and three executives after a damning independent review of the 60 Minutes Wednesday piece on President Bush’s National Guard service. The 224 page report found no political bias but cited errors of credulity and over enthusiasm in rushing the story to air.
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Mapes
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Bush invites Abbas to White House after Palestinian election
President Bush voiced welcome for Mahmoud Abbas as Palestinian leader and invited him to Washington. He credited Abbas with a nonviolent stance and noted past meetings, while calling for Israeli steps including withdrawal commitments to create momentum for peace.
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Will Smith abandons Philadelphia hotel project in Society Hill
Will Smith and his brother sold the derelict Society Hill site for 10.5 million after plans for a luxury hotel and retail complex stalled amid a softening market. Sant Properties now plans condominiums on the former NewMarket site near Independence Hall and South Street.
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Principal cancels remaining dances over raunchy moves
Lemoore Union High School in California will cancel Sadie Hawkins and spring proms after students continued raunchy dancing at a winter formal. Principal Jim Bennett warned they must quit dirty dancing or risk no further dances. Organizers may regulate dances, including a form for students to sign to avoid expulsion for raunchy dancing.
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