Saddam in U S custody reveals quirky habits and grudging regard
GQ reports five Pennsylvania National Guardsmen guarding Saddam Hussein in 2003 describe a demanding yet personable prisoner. He preferred Doritos over Cheetos and Raisin Bran over Froot Loops, washed hands after handshakes, and praised himself as still president of Iraq. He mocked the Bushes, waited for a return to power, and recalled being betrayed by a source who knew his location.
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Make A Wish grants Dylan dream Disney Florida trip
Dylan Childress, battling leukemia with chemotherapy in Charleston and home treatments, will visit Florida theme parks including Magic Kingdom Epcot Sea World and Universal Studios through Make A Wish. He will also pilot a flight via a simulator and small airplane with guidance from Sunstate Aviation.
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Virginia Guard restationing plan may affect Richlands unit
The Richlands area unit, back from Iraq in February, faces changes under a state restationing plan that could shift unit locations and types. Local leaders urge preserving area jobs and staffing, noting the engineering battalion and disaster response roles support the community. The plan adds military police, a transportation battalion HQ, and stronger logistics, while keeping most armories open except Pennington Gap. Virginia Guard aims to exceed its authorized 7586 personnel to maintain readiness.
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Court sets schedule in Bluefield informant case
Federal magistrate denies bond for Arnoto as prosecutors link her to the murder of informant Mike White. Gibson, 32, and Gravely, 33, face trial in Bluefield with electronic monitoring discussed for Gravely. Tonya Gibson seeks two day delay. fifth conspirator unnamed.
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Murensky remembered by peers and family in Welch
Murensky praised as a respected World War II veteran by fellow judges at his funeral in Welch. Family notes he voted before leaving for Charleston for treatments. Survivors include his wife, daughter, son and daughter-in-law, with extended relatives and two step grandchildren listed.
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