Pope denounces deplorable events in Iraq in Rome
Pope John Paul II criticized "deplorable events" in Iraq amid Bush's visit, urging shared human values to end war and terror. He welcomed Iraq's interim government but called for swift sovereignty transfer. Thousands protested in Rome as Bush met Berlusconi and prepared for meetings in Paris and Sea Island.
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US forces, Shiites agree to withdraw from holy cities
US troops and Shiite militia loyal to cleric Muqtada al Sadr agreed to pull back from areas around Najaf and Kufa shrines and hand security to Iraqi police. Five US soldiers were killed and five wounded in a Baghdad ambush as Prime Minister Ayad Allawi warned against rapid US withdrawal. Local officials say police will replace militia presence but some fighters will not depart without guarantees.
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Hiring continues as payrolls rise in May report
The Labor Department data show 248000 new jobs in May, lifting total payrolls this year to about 1.2 million while unemployment holds at 5.6 percent. Construction, health care, professional services, and hotels lead gains as manufacturing reawakens. The report bolsters President Bush's re election prospects and signals potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.
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Baytown police seek fugitive in stabbing and arrest multiple cases
Police are seeking Jose Luis Paz 35 suspected in the Sunday stabbing and killing of Marivel Garcia found at 400 North Street. Paz a fugitive from Tarrant County may drive a gold 1999 Chevy Lumina with plate L79 KFZ. Baytown Crimestoppers offers 500 for tips. Call 281 427 TIPS anonymous.
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Baytown Police Log Details 145 Calls in 24 Hours
Between 6 a.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday Baytown police handled 145 calls including eight alarms three assaults two auto thefts three burglaries nine disturbances two forgeries five thefts two major accidents and four minor accidents. Crime Stoppers offers cash for tips with anonymity. Call 281-427-TIPS.
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Wreck described as heading lanes change, crash outcome discussed
Witnesses recall a fatal highway crash involving a bus and an 18 wheeler on the highway. Investigators say no charges yet and a wreck reconstruction team will review the case. Passengers were treated at area hospitals and LifeFlight aided transport. The driver fatigue claim remains tentative.
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City Budget Workshop to Review Salary Records Ruling
The city must obtain detailed salary records from Strong Sports Management as ordered by the judgment. Randle stated the onus is on SSM to provide them and planned to place the issue on Monday's budget workshop agenda at City Hall 11607 Eagle Drive. Attorney Gregg Rosenberg of SSMI was unavailable for comment.
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