Mass attacks devastate Sadr City markets in Baghdad
In Sadr City Baghdad on Sunday bombers targeted two crowded markets at dusk killing at least 44 and wounding about 200. A passing by with action bomber and mortars caused widespread destruction as Mahdi Army militiamen sealed the area amid chaos. The attack followed a news conference on forming a unity government with U S and Iraqi leaders.
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Texas seeks Katrina funds amid Rita aftermath
Seven months after Bush praised Texas for hosting Katrina evacuees the state faces uncertainty about reimbursements. Gov Perry told Senate aides that Rita damage was wind caused and may not yield more federal aid. Texas cites shortfalls against promised per child aid and totals about 412.6 million dollars for education and school repairs including Lamar University.
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Ports deal could still go ahead
Senate leaders said Congress will watch a Dubai owned firm transfer U S port operations to an American buyer, but if none is found and security is deemed OK the DP World deal may still proceed, with P O S N operates ports in New Jersey New York Baltimore New Orleans Miami and Philadelphia.
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Dallas Leads Texas in Wages Across Largest Cities
Dallas residents earn 19.12 per hour or 39,764 per year, while Houstonians make 18.85 per hour or 39,203 per year. The Texas Workforce Commission survey finds Dallas higher on the wage map though both cities pay the state's top wages due to energy and financial services industries.
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Iran rejects Russian plan over nuclear dispute
Iran rejected a Russian proposal to move enrichment to Russia and warned of possible domestic uranium enrichment in response to IAEA referral to the UN Security Council. Russia criticized the decision as the last chance for compromise while Tehran backed away from threatening oil as leverage.
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Man stabbed after refusing drug debt payment at Radio Shack lot
Police say a man was stabbed mid torso around 12:52 p.m. Saturday at 4607 Garth Road after refusing to pay a drug debt. Robert Dewayne Lowery, 31, was taken to San Jacinto Methodist Hospital by an unidentified woman. Eugene Barragan, 43, was later charged with aggravated assault after being found in a Houston-area home.
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Crime Stoppers tip helps catch fugitive
A Crime Stoppers tip aided police in locating Joshua Todd McDaniel, a 19 year old fugitive charged with a felony count of retaliation. McDaniel was found following the tip and taken into custody without incident.
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Man’s car vandalized on Circle Street in Baytown
A man reported criminal mischief after discovering four tires slashed and a windshield broken on Circle Street between 11 30 p m Saturday and 5 a m Sunday. Estimated damage is 600 dollars. Police logs note 164 calls for service from 6 a m Saturday to 6 a m Sunday including eight alarms, four assaults, two burglaries, two other criminal mischief cases, 22 disturbances, two shots fired, six thefts and 13 incidents including major and minor accidents. Crime Stoppers offers cash tips and anonymity at 28 427 tips.
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