Mass Shiite Marches in Najaf After Cleric’s Death
More than 300000 Shiites rallied behind the rose-strewn coffin of a cleric killed in a Najaf car bombing that killed 125. The attack at Imam Ali mosque reportedly used 1650 pounds of TNT. FBI will join Najaf probe for forensic help.
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Najaef Iraq
FBI
Najaf
Imam Ali
Washington
John [Annarelli
U.S
Muhammad
Ali
al- Qaida
Saddam Hussein
Teachers forced to make the grade
Rebecca Pringle, after 25 years teaching science to middle school students, may need a science degree or to pass a mastery test under federal law. She holds education degrees but lacks a science degree and faces a state evaluation that could include testing.
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Washington
Rebecca Pringle
Pringle
Linking public with agency info in county law enforcement
In a four part series the county sheriff’s office public information officers are described. Lt Michael Frank explains the shift with the new administration and why the sheriff speaks for the agency in many cases. The on call officer notes crises limit the sheriff’s ability to brief media. See LINKING Page 4A.
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Aiken
Michael Hunt
Sheriff’s Office
Michael Frank
Sheriff Hunt
Jody
Rowland
Howard
Sellers
Frank
Maryland
Ginny Southworth
Aiken County
Fire destroys seven month remodel of Aiken home
Deborah Capell returned home to find her Hampton Avenue house, about 50 years old, burned. Firefighters spent over three hours controlling the blaze that began while her children waited inside. Capell faces rebuilding with help from offers from friends and family.
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Deborah Capell
Capell
Hampton Avenue
Aiken
Aiken Department of Public Safety
David Green
Green
Sage Valley
Kathy Retcoats
Kjetcoats
Aikenstandard
Ginny Southworth
Vitamin D deficiency epidemic among U S teens
Chicago report profiles 18 year old Leon Jordan and explains how limited outdoor activity and diet contribute to widespread vitamin D deficiency. Experts warn of risks including stunted growth, osteoporosis, and possible links to cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. Dark skinned youths and northern city residents are most affected. Sun avoidance and sunscreen also reduce vitamin D absorption.
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Chicago
Leon Jordan
U.S
Michael Holick
Boston University
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Iraq
Sandy Stoltzfus
Berthoud
Colorado
Beverly Ingle
Dorothy L. Albritton
West Cola
Marian W. Ellett
Hockessin
Del
Elizabeth Sentelle
North Augusta
Mary F. Williams
Aikens
Abby
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