U S Marines Seize Airport as Baghdad Battles Continue
U S Marines fought into downtown Baghdad crushing a counterattack and taking Rasheed Airport. Iraqi forces retreated from a Republican Guard HQ while a cave complex with marble floors was found. The fate of Saddam Hussein remained unclear as civilians suffered and hospitals faced shortages.
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Humanitarian aid stalled by fighting in Iraq
Guerrilla warfare across Iraq and the battle for Baghdad hinder U S relief operations as food and water supplies grow tight. U S and DP Relief officials warn medical aid is most urgently needed in Baghdad amid ongoing conflict.
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Marines seize Saddam palace as Iraq war unfolds
U S officials report Marines have seized a palace believed linked to Saddam Hussein as combat spreads. Blair signals power transition in Iraq, while rescuers seek two downed airmen from a fighter jet incident near Baghdad.
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Obese Children Report Deep Despair in Study
A JAMA study of 106 youths aged 5 to 18 finds severe obesity linked to low quality of life. Children report poor physical and social well being, with parents rating their children's health even more poorly.
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Registration of foreigners questioned by area residents
International students and workers say mandatory government registration is inconvenient and anxiety making. They must travel to Des Moines or Omaha, register annually, and reappear when entering or leaving the country. Abul Shuvo of Bangladesh questions its value, noting illegals may avoid the process.
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