Fighting Intensifies Across Iraq as Marines Attack Fallujah
In Nasiriyah, Basra, and other Shiite cities, insurgents and Shiite rebels clash while U S Marines mount a major operation in Fallujah. At least 66 Iraqis and several coalition troops are reported killed as battles erupt in a six city front. Muqtada al Sadr denounces U S actions, urging Iraqis to defend their rights.
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Assault Unfolding in Fallujah Ahead of Power Handover
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld outlines the assault unfolding in Fallujah as Iraqi authorities prepare to take power on June 30. He describes allied military movements and the uncertain trajectory of the handover amid ongoing combat operations on the ground.
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Cedar Rapids buyers target Great America Building upgrade
Downtown Cedar Properties LLC bought the Great America Building amid Cedar Rapids office-space glut. Lead investor Michael Frantz cites proximity to a planned $99 million federal courthouse and city parking garage as a draw. They consider a second tower and a skywalk to the park garage within five years.
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District buys books with faith themes in Marion
The Gazette reports Marion Independent School District used general fund money to buy about 100 faith themed books for the Home School Assistance Program over seven years. The items, part of a 300 book collection restored to the library, raise questions of legality and influence on secular curriculum.
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Home school books raise concerns over religious content
Greta says Iowa districts buy materials for home school aid that include religious content. Examples cited include Streams of Civilization Volume 1 McGuffey's Fourth Eclectic Reader and Apologia science texts taught from a creationist viewpoint. No other districts are known to purchase such materials, and officials are monitoring the situation.
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Sex does not raise prostate cancer risk says large study
A Chicago study of 30 000 men finds frequent sexual activity does not increase prostate cancer risk and may lower it. Some prior work suggested more ejaculations raise risk, but the data show no rise and possible substantial reduction in the highest ejaculation group.
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Prostate cancer risk links debated by JAMA study
The study notes heavy sexual activity may relate to prostate cancer but researchers urge caution. Dr Michael Leitzmann of the National Cancer Institute says it is too early to advise changing sexual habits. Prostate cancer ranks second to skin cancer with about 29,900 deaths yearly per the American Cancer Society.
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