Sharon presses Gaza plan as Likud rebels grow
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon urged Likud lawmakers to back a revised Gaza withdrawal plan amid sharp opposition. A Cabinet vote was postponed, signaling potential early elections as coalition tensions rise. In Baghdad, a car bomb near coalition facilities killed four and wounded 25 amid calls to halt aggressive patrols.
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U.N. Returns to Haiti to Fight Flood After Rebel Exit
United Nations gears up to take over in Haiti as floods kill about 1,700 and isolate villages. Only 42 of 8,000 peacekeepers arrived. US and French forces with helicopters will extend beyond June to aid and relocate troops, with missions lasting up to six months.
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Tornado Rips Through Marengo Indiana Killing One
Floods and storms sweep the Midwest with a deadly weekend. In Marengo Indiana a Sunday tornado destroyed at least 50 homes and nine other people were killed across West Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee. Officials report 80 percent of town structures damaged and 19 000 power outages in Chattanooga area.
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Bush Kerry honor veterans on Memorial Day nationwide tribute
In Arlington Bush proclaims America safer as Kerry visits the Vietnam Memorial. Memorial Day observances include parades along Independence Avenue and Taps nationwide. World War II Memorial opened amid solemn reflection with veterans and families remembering fallen soldiers.
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Ronstadt Critiques Music Industry Pressure on Young Performers
Linda Ronstadt says today’s music scene prioritizes sex appeal over talent, putting pressure on aspiring performers. The 57 year old singer spoke to the Daily News while preparing for a Beacon Theatre show in New York.
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Ducklings saved after storm drain rescue in Burlington
A mother mallard and her 13 ducklings wandered downtown toward Lake Champlain when several fell through storm drain slits. Kyle Church and John Greenia removed the grate and rescued many, while animal control officer Jodi Harvey placed the remaining orphans in a box and the group escorted them to the lake by police cruiser.
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