Afghan quake toll disputed as Karzai tours disaster zone
In Nahrin and surrounding districts Afghan interim leader Hamid Karzai toured affected areas saying about 1,000 people were killed in Monday’s quake. The UN and aid agencies cautioned the toll may be under 800, with 700 volunteers aiding survivors and the Red Cross delivering 400 first aid kits.
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Hodges kicks off bid for re election in quiet ceremony
Gov Hodges officially began his bid for a second term with a low key event at state Democratic headquarters. He faces no clear GOP challenger until the general election and plans to press education gains, citing SAT and standardized test score improvements over the past 3 1/2 years.
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