Bush appeals for patriotism on war in Iraq
President Bush urged courage and resolve in Iraq during Independence Day remarks at West Virginia University. He tied sacrifice to the war effort, cited casualties and costs, and pledged to stay until the mission is won while facing a Supreme Court vacancy and upcoming European trip.
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Baytown Fourth of July parade features war re enactment and music
Baytown celebrating in Bicentennial Park with a war re enactment, parade and music by Blake Shelton and local bands. U S Rep Ted Poe and Gene Green plus Commissioner Sylvia Garcia waved to spectators as ROTC color guard and junior cheerleaders joined the event. Two of about 40 floats drew attention, including Mirror Image Choreography created by Lee High School graduates Joanna and Diana Mendieta.
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Mirror Image
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Lee High School
Tropical storm watch issued along Louisiana coast
The Associated Press reports a tropical storm watch covering about 280 miles from the Mississippi River mouth to Sabine Pass as a Gulf low gains strength. Forecasters warn conditions may emerge within 36 hours with possible tropical storm winds by late Monday or Tuesday and potential heavy rainfall.
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NASA’s Deep Impact hammers comet Temper in dramatic blast
NASA engineers cheered Fourth of July weekend as the Deep Impact probe smashed into comet Temper at 23,000 mph. Images showed a potato shaped nucleus and a bright plume as scientists confirmed crater shadow, with over a billion website hits and expert praise for a mission they say went very well.
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University of Maryland
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