Pope John Paul II Near Death in Vatican Conditions Deteriorate
The Vatican reports Pope John Paul II is near death with failing heart and kidneys as dawn nears. Millions mourn worldwide while vigil scenes unfold at St. Peter's Square with prayers and tears. Cardinal Lozano Barragan says doctors see no more hope.
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Pope John Paul II’s Illness Deepens Across World
The pope’s condition worsened as blood infection spread from a urinary tract infection. Crowds prayed in St Peter’s Square while newspapers in Italy reflected on his suffering and the pope urged aides not to weep for him. Cardinal Francis George led prayers in Chicago as Catholics hoped for a peaceful passing.
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Online tool lets patients compare hospitals nationwide
Health experts say a new Hospital Compare site will improve care by letting users compare performance at more than 4,200 hospitals across the United States, including 86 in Iowa. Hospitals submit voluntary data on heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia care, with more conditions to follow.
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Cedar Rapids businessman jailed for tainted grain dumping
Federal Judge Alan Gold sentenced Rick Stickle to 33 months in prison and a 60000 dollar fine for ordering the dumping of contaminated grain into the ocean six years ago. Stickle, 53, of Cedar Rapids, plans an appeal and was previously found guilty by a Miami jury. Sabine Transportation accepted civil penalties totaling 2 million dollars for related conduct.
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Man Accused Of False Address On Registry
An Iowa City man already awaiting trial for failing to register as a sex offender faces new charges after a woman noticed he tried to register using her address. The Iowa City woman contacted police on March 20 after learning Earl Wayne Sanders registered on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry.
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Gazette to Publish Sex Offender List and Public Mood
The Gazette will publish a list of registered sex offenders in Eastern Iowa this Sunday. It will also gauge public sentiment after the murder of 10 year old Jesseta Gage in Cedar Rapids last week. An assessment will decide if Roger Paul Bentley can be held with other inmates following murder accusations. Bentley’s sex offender status shocks Brandon residents.
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