Riot Flares as Iraq Protests Rock City of Kut
Thousands of Iraqis gathered in Kut demanding jobs and food as security forces including Ukrainian troops fired over their heads to calm the crowd. A roadside bomb in Baghdad killed one American and wounded two, the toll rising to 495 soldiers. Earlier, protesters attacked a government building, injured police and trashed a post office, with similar unrest in Amarah.
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Soldier death raises U S casualty tally in Afghanistan to 1006
A U S soldier died after a traffic accident near Kabul, bringing American fatalities in Afghanistan to 1006 since the war began. Reports note ongoing Taliban and al Qaeda attacks as U S and coalition forces confront deteriorating security across the region.
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Final Cut praise from local critic fronts colorful cast
Finley writes of an area production praised for strong performances and creative writing. He notes Angela Ball Gina Hutto Nikki Tarbet Mazie Estrada Debra Hernandez Ramiro Gonzalez and others as vital cast, praises Rachel and Mary, and likens the show to Gone With The Wind Dr Zhivago and Ace Ventura.
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Chambers County sees rare homicide investigation
Deputies Yarbrough Wheat and others have investigated homicides in the past. The last homicide in Chambers County was Jarrel Monroe, a Lee High School student, found last May in a field on the county's west side. Residents note no murder in four to five years. Tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers at 409-267-3233 or the Chambers County Sheriff's Department at 409-267-8318.
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Perry weighs new education dollars for Texas
In Austin Governor Perry signaled openness to exploring additional funding for education while asserting no current need for more money. He aims to replace the wealth-based school finance system with a plan easing local property tax burden and may call a spring special session. Washington Supreme Court secrecy on detainees after 9 11 ends with no review.
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Treasury seeks probe over classified document on 60 Minutes
The Treasury Department asks the Office of Inspector General to investigate whether a classified document appeared on CBS 60 Minutes during Paul O Neill's interview criticizing the Bush era. Treasury spokesman Rob Nichols stated the segment showed a document bearing a classification term, prompting the inquiry.
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Bush and Fox Reach Immigration Iraq Agreement in Monterrey
President Bush and Vicente Fox of Mexico converge on immigration and Iraq during a 34 nation summit in Monterrey. Fox backs Bush's plan to grant legal status to about 16 million undocumented workers, signaling reduced discord since 9 11. Both leaders address security and sovereignty over airport and flight policies amid global concerns.
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Goose Creek Considers Grade Restructuring and Finance Lawsuit
Goose Creek trustees weigh moving sixth graders to elementary, with a SHW led committee to study options and costs. The district joins six others in a state school finance lawsuit, paying 32306 to become a plaintiff, amid debate on the strategy and potential Texas special session. The Jan 20 meeting will discuss junior school improvements and long-term plans.
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Acuna linked to Carroll killings in Baytown case
James Carroll a retired service engineer and his wife Joyce were found shot in their Baytown home. Acuna, missing since yesterday and scheduled for arraignment in a robbery case, was tracked to a Garland motel with another man. Police tied Acuna to the crime via Carrolls belongings, the Pontiac, a 38 cal revolver, and matching fingerprints.
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