Basra push widens as allied forces seize Iraqi airport
Allied forces converted the international airport outside Baghdad into a base and extended their drive into Basra after weeks of standoffs and raids. The report notes Al Qaida planning attacks in Singapore and details the Palestinian Barghouti murder trial beginning in Israel with Barghouti charged on multiple counts.
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India conducts largest polio vaccination drive to reach 165 million
Health workers across India pressed a door to door polio campaign aimed at immunizing 165 million children this year. The effort involved hundreds of thousands of workers and targeted 98 million youngsters in 10 states on Sunday, with additional rounds planned later.
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Ebola and poaching devastate western African ape populations
A Nature study shows poaching and the Ebola virus have halved western equatorial Africa's gorilla and chimpanzee populations over two decades. The large scale survey confirms an immediate extinction threat to wild apes, signaling urgent conservation concerns.
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Gazette Establishes Publication Details and Rates
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids Iowa announces its long running publication, address 500 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52401, subscription options including weekly carrier and motor route prices, and mail rates for Morning Editions and Sunday editions.
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Cedar Rapids Fire Injures Six As Man Saves Daughter
A Cedar Rapids man suffered severe burns while attempting to rescue a daughter from a house fire at 3755 H Ave NE. Both were hospitalized in Iowa City burn units. six people injured in the blaze. Pearl Shanda attends National Crime Victims Rights Week opening ceremony. candlelight vigil Friday at United Center ends events. Iowa lawmakers face Nel deadline as bills move between chambers in ongoing session.
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Kerry criticizes Bush on U.N. backing for Saddam disarmament
During a Marion Massachusetts campaign stop Sen John Kerry pursues the 2004 Democratic presidential bid and lashes the Bush administration for failing to secure United Nations support for disarming Saddam Hussein.
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RoughRiders win opening round series in Clark Cup
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders beat the Topeka ScareCrows 4-2 to claim the first round of the USHL Clark Cup playoffs. Sixth seed Cedar Rapids advances to the semifinals to face Lincoln or River City/Sioux City winner.
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Topeka View of RoughRiders Versus ScareCrows Series
GazetteOnline reports from Topeka argue the RoughRiders face the Cedar Rapids ScareCrows in a key playoff series. The coverage emphasizes local angles and ongoing tension in the matchup as the RoughRiders push for advancement in the post season.
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Gazette Online contact and directory listing page
Directory style listing for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City including phone numbers 3519 area code 3519 398-8313 for Cedar Rapids and 339-3155 for tips line plus circulation contact and a note directing readers to GazetteOnline.com for full company directory and email addresses.
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Gazette promotes recycling with soybean ink and drop sites
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop newspapers for recycling at City Carton on 4250 Sixth St. SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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First Combat Death of American Journalist Shocks Iraq War Coverage
The first combat death of an American journalist in Iraq last week highlights the dangers reporters face. Michael Kelly was killed in a Humvee accident with the 3rd Infantry Division, joining colleagues killed since March 20. Other reporters and two non combat deaths show the risks embedded journalists encounter in war zones.
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Cancer update columnist to receive public health award
Shirley Ruedy of The Gazette will be honored as a Friend of Public Health at Linn County Public Health recognition banquet on Wednesday. Scholarships totaling over 130000 dollars were awarded to aspiring journalists and PR pros at the University of Iowa School of Journalism Fourth Estate Banquet Friday night.
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War echoes through arts and entertainment with mixed impact
The war in Iraq has produced varied business responses. Some venues report declines in concert attendance while art galleries rise with exhibits like Art Across Borders. Three Kings rents highly, other cinemas see no clear war influence, and retailers note general shifts in consumer attention.
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