Bombs strike Najaf and Karbala killing at least sixty
Bombs hit Najaf and Karbala during Shiite funeral and at the main bus station, killing 60 or more and wounding 120 plus. In Baghdad gunmen killed three election officials in a bold bid to disrupt the parliamentary vote. The attacks underscore insurgents ability to strike, challenging U.S. claims of momentum after Fallujah.
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Holiday travel trends rise with more road trips
Travel notes show 81 percent of holiday travelers plan to drive, up 2.9 percent from last year, while 14 percent choose air travel, up 3.5 percent. Despite early bookers at cruises and tropical resorts, many deals remain for trips to visit family or for winter escapes. Blankenship notes confidence in travel security shifts one in four toward true winter destinations like mountains and beaches. Contact Adria Hairston at ahairston bottonline.com.
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