Fighting in Buhriz ends in street battle north of Baghdad
Iraqi and U.S. forces backed by heavy artillery and helicopters battled militants in Buhriz 35 miles north of Baghdad, killing 15 insurgents in a five hour clash that began in palm groves and spilled into dusty streets. The same day insurgents killed a former government official in Baghdad and a U.S. soldier in a roadside incident. Kirkuk also saw deadly shootings as delegates began selecting for a three day national conference to move Iraq toward democracy.
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Bush expected to adopt Sept. 11 panel ideas soon
A senior official said President Bush may act within days on Sept. 11 commission recommendations, prioritizing options for executive orders, while others await Congress. Bush will review to advance the proposals as Condoleezza Rice travels to Crawford Texas for the process. Democrat Lee Hamilton warned that every day without action raises risk from al Qaida.
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Americans worry about AIDS infection risk rises yet fear falls
An Associated Press Ipsos poll finds more than half of Americans fear their children may contract the AIDS virus, while 61 percent deem AIDS a very serious national problem. Health officials worry complacency could fuel a comeback as new drugs extend life and memories fade of the epidemic's early devastation.
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Washington
Associated Press
Ipsos Public Affairs
Gas prices dip slightly after refinery projects near Camarillo
Gasoline prices eased by a fraction over two weeks as refineries completed projects. The weighted national average for all grades fell to $1.95 per gallon between July 9 and Friday, per the Lundberg Survey based on nearly 8,000 stations nationwide.
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Trilby Lundberg
Lundberg
United States
Associated Press
Israelis Form 55 Mile Human Chain Against Gaza Pullout
In Jerusalem a 55 mile human chain formed from Gaz to Jerusalem to oppose Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan. Six Palestinian militants died and five Israeli children were wounded as mortars hit Neve Dekalim. Demonstrators were joining as the march ended. Israeli helicopters struck a house in Gaza City. one bystander injured. Six Palestinians were killed in Tulkarem in the West Bank. Organizers expected up to 150,000 participants. turnout varied from 70,000 to 130,000 per estimates.
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Texas AG rules on preventive care for illegal immigrants
Texas AG Greg Abbott says hospital districts may provide nonemergency care to illegal immigrants but are not required to do so under the 1996 welfare overhaul. The Montgomery County Hospital District had sought guidance after a split board decision, with Abbott clarifying eligibility for public vs local funds and the impact of new state law HB 2292.
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