Death toll climbs in Iraq as insurgents strike civilians
A Tuesday wave of violence near Baghdad and across Iraq killed and wounded civilians and Iraqi officials, including a deputy mayor hit by a car, a Red Cross office blast, and multiple attacks on U.S. forces in Baghdad Tikrit Mosul Fallujah Jadriya. Two dozen to four dozen deaths reported with ongoing clashes complicating the U.S. led coalition efforts.
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Bush says U.S. will shift tactics in Iraq
President Bush pledged new tactics to curb violence in Iraq, including stronger border blockades and inspections, and expanding Iraqi participation in intelligence to thwart attacks. He defended the war, blamed terrorists and Saddam loyalists, and rejected calls to pull back.
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TV heavy households linked to lower reading among children
A Kaiser study finds that homes where TV is on most of the day show 34 percent of 4 to 6 year olds reading, versus 56 percent in quieter homes. Around two hours daily are spent on screens by kids 6 months to 6 years, with one hour daily on keyboards for 4 to 6 year olds.
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Kaiser Family Foundation
Henry Shapiro
Developmental and Behavior Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
Victoria Rideout
Shapiro
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