Talks aim to end Sadr City fighting in Baghdad
US officials and rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr's representatives met in Baghdad and Basra to curb violence after clashes killed 10 in Sadr City. While no clear deal emerged, participants urged a ceasefire and a potential pullback of forces, with talks stressing rebuilding and police access.
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Sadr City
Baghdad
Iraq
Muqtada al-Sadr
Sadr
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al-Sadr
Najaf
Naim al-Bakhati
U.S
Mahdi Army
Jim Hutton
US. Army
1St Cavalry Division
Saad al-Amili
Health Ministry
Sheik Asaad al
al- Basti
Associated Press
Nabil al Jurani Sheik Asaad Al-Basri
AlSadr
Mohammed Kadhim Ab Ali
David
Muqtada al Sadr
Salam al-Malik
MTV VMAs sizzle in Miami with calm shock function
The MTV Video Music Awards lit up Miami at the American Airlines Arena with vibrant fashion and big wins. OutKast took video of the year for Hey Ya! while Jay-Z claimed four moonmen including best video. Usher celebrated Yeah and expressed sheer happiness.
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Miami
Skm
Britney
Madonna
Usher
Christina Aguilera
Nelly
Dave Chappelle
Janet Jackson
MTV
American Airlines
OutKast
Jay-Z
Lisher
Associated Press
Chris O'Meara
City council mulls higher rental rates and deposits
The council discussed raising auditorium rates to 50 dollars per hour for residents and increasing room deposits, with non-residents paying 10 dollars more for non commercial use. The renovation of the community center, ongoing since May 2003, may wrap this fall.arnings about tax task force funding and new drainage and police salaries were also noted.
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Johnson
Scott Sheley
Ronnie Anderson
Humble
Roger Clifford
Harris County
Organized Crime
Council
Baytown
Bush
Homeland Security
Clifford
Troy Construction
Pinehurst
Goose Creek
Simpson Family Rise From Relative Fame to Global Stars
The Simpson family details how Jessica and Ashlee built successful careers in music and TV. Their mother and grandmother describe a supportive, hardworking clan helping launch two sisters into reality shows, chart-topping albums, and major media visibility.
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Nick
Jessica
Nick Lachey
Ashlee
7Th Heaven
MTV
Ashlée
Dorothy
Global heart disease risks similar across world study finds
A large international study of 29 000 people in 52 countries shows heart disease risk factors are largely the same worldwide with stress a key factor. It finds 90 percent of risks can be prevented, with bad cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity as major factors.
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Munich
Germany
Developing World
West
Salim Yousef
McMaster University
Canada
European Society of Cardiology
Lancet
Jean-Pierre Bassand
Bassand
Trial continued as jury prep begins in Smith case
Trial stretches from Page 1 with plea offer from ADA Mike Trent rejected by Smith. Jury selection starts Monday and prosecutors hope to finish by week’s end. Third defendant April Thomas allegedly confessed and may testify against Smith. Victim born in Waco in 1941, grew up in Baytown, Lee High School graduate 1960. Jenkins moved back to Baytown after Granbury stint and took a security job at the complex.
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Mike Trent
Smith
Trent
April Thomas
Bor
Waco
Baytown
Lee High School
Jenkins
Granbury
Baytown Humane Society Fundraiser Aims to Build Shelter
The Baytown Humane Society promotes a new shelter serving Chambers Liberty and East Harris counties including Baytown Highlands Crosby. A Putts for Pets golf tournament on Sept 17 at Eagle Pointe aims to raise funds, with Patty Howell coordinating and online forms available. Donations of money items or time are welcomed for the building fund.
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Kinney
Chambers County
Liberty County
Harris County
Baytown
Highlands
Crosby
The
Humane Society
Shelter Baytown Humane Society
Eagle Pointe Golf Club
Patty Howell
Aol.com
Baytownhumanesociety
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