Ex-prisoner joins al Mahdi Army in Iraq fight
Dhia al Shweiri, 30, who spent time in Abu Ghraib under Saddam and U.S. rule, says torture under Saddam was worse than naked humiliation by American guards. He now supports the al Mahdi Army and vows to resist Americans, amid growing prisoner mistreatment probes. In Yanbu, Saudis and expatriates flee after a deadly attack, while in Chicago a Food Marketing Institute report links high oil prices to higher food prices and tighter budgets.
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Kerry expands TV ad buy to 25 million this month
John Kerry increases campaign spending with a 25 million TV ad buy this month the largest single ad purchase of the year. The campaign targets two Republican leaning states while Bush’s March on air totals exceed Kerry’s overall ad spend. Bush has spent over 60 million versus Kerry’s 17 million, with liberal groups spending at least 30 million on anti Bush ads.
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American hostage escapes captors in Baghdad amid Iraqi violence
Thomas Hamill, 43, of Macon Mississippi, escaped from Iraqi captors after prying doors open and running to a passing military convoy. He led soldiers back to his captors, two of whom were captured. The attack killed 11 Americans as insurgents struck across Iraq as Marines pulled back from Fallujah.
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Likud Rejects Sharon Gaza Pullout Plan in Referendum
As partial results show 60 percent oppose and 40 percent support, Ariel Sharon faces a leadership setback and potential cabinet shakeup. Violence in Gaza and Nablus follows the vote, with an airstrike targeting Hamas facilities and a deadly gate attack on settlers. Ehud Olmert urges no halt to the disengagement.
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Scorsese honors East of Eden in Tribeca tribute
In New York hundreds gathered in a school auditorium to view Martin Scorsese’s personal print of East of Eden the film that helped launch James Dean’s stardom. Scorsese noted the film’s authentic portrayal of working class life and its impact on his own career.
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Wisconsin police cap Mifflin Street keg limit at four per household
Madison police set a four kegs per household cap for the annual Mifflin Street block party near the university. Despite the limit some residents planned larger gatherings with many kegs, while officers noted fewer arrests than past years and warned parties could be shut down if violated.
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