Iraqi death toll far exceeds U.S. losses in war
AP tally shows at least 3,870 Iraqis killed in six months with total war deaths possibly near 30,000. Civilians make up most casualties as insurgent and sectarian violence intensifies. U.S. figures remain undisclosed though estimates like Iraq Body Count place civilian deaths between 26,690 and 30,051.
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U.S. Troops Suffer New Fatalities in Iraq War
The U.S. military confirms five more American service members killed in Iraq as the nation nears a pivotal political moment. This marks ongoing heavy casualties since the Iraq war began in March 2003, with total U.S. deaths surpassing two thousand according to official tallies.
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Libby resigns as Cheney aide charged in CIA leak case
Vice President Cheney’s chief of staff I Lewis Libby was indicted on five felonies including obstruction perjury and false statements tied to the disclosure of Valerie Plame’s CIA identity. Libby stepped down, becoming the highest ranking White House official charged while in office, while Karl Rove faced no charges at this time. The indictment highlights allegations Libby learned of Plame’s identity from classified sources and passed it to reporters.
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Bush weighs Supreme Court nominees at Camp David
President Bush considers a short list of prospective justices, with conservatives favoring candidates like Alito and Luttig and liberals fearing a right flank tilt after Miers. Rosa Parks to receive public viewing in Capitol Rotunda, a rare honor in U.S. history. Texas faces rising hunger risk, with USDA data showing 16 percent of households at risk and 4 percent with a member going hungry.
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State urges districts to order amid textbook surplus
Textbook shortages that slowed districts at the start of classes in August have flipped to a surplus. The Texas Education Agency asks superintendents to review needs and place orders from overstocked publishers. Officials can spend up to 295 million dollars on new textbooks this year and as much as one third remains unspent.
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