Hundreds honor first U S servicewoman killed in Iraq
In Phoenix a sunrise ceremony drew more than 200 people to honor Army Spc. Lori Piestewa the first American servicewoman killed in the war with Iraq She was 23 and served in the 507th Maintenance Company with Jessica Lynch and Shoshana Johnson The Nasiriyah ambush killed nine soldiers and the event blended Hopi Catholic and Mexican American traditions.
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Israel vows to kill Hamas leaders amid Gaza strikes
Hamas elects Abdel Aziz Rantisi as Gaza leader after Israel killed founder Sheikh Yassin. Israeli forces push into Khan Younis, fire on boats off Gaza, and clash with militants while Lebanon tensions rise. Rantisi pledges unified resistance and rejects truces with Israel or concessions to Arafat.
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Gilmore trial features Harman testimony and defense bid
In a Virginia courtroom Gilmore faces three capital murder counts with co defendant Samuel Ealy. Defense attorney Anthony Anderson seeks to introduce a former statement exonerating Gilmore. Harman, Gilmore’s former son in law, testifies to Gilmore's political activity and work ethic. The case also includes witnesses detailing the Davis murders and Gilmore’s associates. Trial resumes at 9 a.m. with FBI agent Burke continuing testimony.
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