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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 2007
Page
5
About 206 people were trapped inside the Gateway Arch for two hours after a power outage stalled two trams. The south tram evacuation took about two hours due to a potential broken cable. North tram restored, two people treated, others evacuated safely on stairs or by tram.
The U S House moved to cap monthly payments for low income borrowers as part of a broadened college affordability push. lawmakers cite rising debt and interest costs with about two thirds of recent graduates carrying loans and median bachelor debt around twenty thousand dollars, risking deterring graduates from public service careers.
In northern Colorado, 1-year-old Booker West faced a rattlesnake as his family gardener Monty Long watched. Zoey the chihuahua jumped between child and snake, taking the bites. The dog received care and at first seemed unlikely to survive, but now she is recovering and remains active.
A top federal official publicly took responsibility for the passport backlog that disrupted travel plans. Assistant Secretary of State Maura Harty testified that the delays, with more than 2 million people waiting by summer, harmed vacations, weddings, business, and education, while Congress pressed for aid and security questions arose.
AP interview with Army Maj. Gen. Benjamin Dixon notes plans to begin troop reductions and shift missions in Ninevah province as Iraqi forces operate more independently in Mosul. A phased drawdown could start as early as spring or summer, contingent on police strength and other factors.
A federal minimum wage increase from 5.15 to 5.85 per hour elicits mixed reactions. Workers like Fawn Townsend of Raleigh plan to save for a car to gain flexibility, while advocates warn the hike remains insufficient for many. About 1.7 million earn 5.15 or less in 2006, with further 70 cent raises projected each summer until 2009 reaching 7.25.
In Seoul on Saturday July 21, South Korea's Foreign Minister Song Min Soon receives AP photo tves of South Koreans who were briefly held in Afghanistan. The event marks a high level welcome after their release and return to South Korea.
Kabul officials report a 24 hour extension in a hostage swap offer. Taliban spokesman says 23 Taliban prisoners must be freed in exchange for the 23 South Korean captives. Afghan elders and Qarabagh district police describe progress amid surrounding military posture.
Iran and the United States set a date to meet in Baghdad on Tuesday to discuss Iraq's deteriorating security. Iraqi Foreign Minister Zebari and U S Embassy spokesman Beeker said the talks would be at ambassadorial level and focus on Iraq rather than broader U S Iran tensions amid allegations Tehran backs Shiite militias.
In Ankara and Istanbul large crowds celebrated as the ruling Islamic rooted party led by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared set to secure 341 of 550 seats with over 99 percent counted. Erdogan pledged to safeguard secular traditions and unity while fighting Kurdish rebels, promising to preserve pluralistic democracy and national values.
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