Coalition commander defends killings of Hussein's sons
In Baghdad, residents celebrated the deaths of Odai and Qusai Hussein after a raid that killed them rather than capture them. Coalition General Sanchez defended the action, saying the mission aimed to find and neutralize a guarded target, while critics argued capture could have yielded intelligence and accountability.
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U S captures senior Republican Guard official in Iraq
U S troops seized Barzan Abd al Ghofar Sulayman Majid al Tikriti, head of the Special Republican Guard, in Iraq as Baghdad faced continued guerrilla attacks after the killings of Saddam Hussein's sons Odai and Qusai. The capture followed a high tension siege with units surrounding a fortified villa.
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Goose Creek students receive three week progress reports
Goose Creek pre kindergarten and kindergarten students will bring home weekly folders with a parent communication checklist. At each grading period’s end, students will take home a formal checklist along with progress reports.
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Iran claims custody of senior al-Qaida operatives
Iran announced it holds senior al-Qaida members and will hunt down others on its soil while the United States urged deportation to face justice. Intelligence Minister Ali Yunesi said a large number of operatives are in custody, though names and statuses were not disclosed.
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Report on Intelligence Failures Highlights NSA Gaps
A congressional report concludes the NSA intercepted early 1999 chatter linking hijackers Khalid al Mihdhar and Nawaf al Hazmi to al Qaeda but failed to share it with other agencies. It criticizes major U S terrorism agencies for missing signs before 9 11 though no agency had concrete data on the planned attacks.
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Baytown couple announce birth of Darian Nicole Franta
Kevin Schereé Franta and wife announce the birth of their daughter Darian Nicole on July 3, 2003 in Baytown. The baby weighed 6 pounds. Grandparents are Larry and Carol Franta of Baytown and Bobby Joe and Gwen Lunceford of Liberty.
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Liberia loses cease fire as rebels strike Monrovia
Liberian rebels shell neighborhoods of Monrovia two days after a cease fire pledge. They also briefly capture a key bridge while U.S. Marines reinforce the embassy area and aid workers evacuees depart. West African leaders plan a 3,250 strong international force to back Nigerian battalions arriving soon.
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