Bombing at Baghdad Canal Hotel Kills U.N. Envoy and 19
A cement truck packed with explosives destroyed the United Nations Canal Hotel in Baghdad on Tuesday killing the top U.N. envoy and 19 others. At least 100 people were wounded as the blast cratered the building facade and shocked the world body. The attack targeted a site long favored by Iraqis despite protests over the U.S.-led presence.
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Inside-Iraq's former vice president captured
U N officials faced limited security around civilian sites while U S troops inspected damage at the Canal Hotel in Baghdad after a truck bomb killed 20 including the top U N envoy. A widow recalls fate bringing them together amid the occupation.
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Fair Medicare payments split for Hills across Iowa and Minnesota
Walt Hill 70 and Pat 67 worry Medicare reimbursement favors Minnesota doctors at Mayo Clinic over Cedar Rapids providers. The couple’s case mirrors a national debate as a federal advisory panel tells Congress to ignore Iowa’s claim that the state ranks last in reimbursement per beneficiary at 3,414 dollars, challenging state arguments for higher funding.
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Iowa pushes higher Medicare reimbursements challenge by MedPAC
Iowa advocates seek increased Medicare payments per beneficiary but MedPAC tells Congress this measure is invalid as it ignores beneficiaries who seek care across state lines. The advisory panel argues the approach misstates access and cost differences.
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Suicide bomber blows up bus killing at least 18 in Jerusalem
A suicide bomber detonated on a Jerusalem bus returning from the Western Wall, killing at least 18 worshippers including five children and wounding more than 100. Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility, marking a severe setback to the U.S.-backed road map for peace.
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Peace plan derailed as Gaza truce collapses
A plan unveiled three months ago is seen as undermining a truce that militants had begun fraying with fewer attacks since June 29. In response Israel halted contacts with the Palestinian Authority and paused the handover of Jericho and Qalqiliya to Palestinian authorities.
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Families in Need Aid Requests Rise for Youth Services
YMCA Cedar Rapids reports an 80 percent jump in membership aid requests this year with total aid near 900000. Scholarships follow state lunch guidelines and cover up to 90 percent for those under 11518. Many families under 27787 for four rely on aid to participate.
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Independence man, 108, becomes Iowa's oldest male
Joe Steier, age 108 from Independence, inherits the state’s oldest man title after Martin Johnson’s death in Shenandoah. Born July 23, 1895, Steier enjoys Cubs games on TV, meals with West Village Care Center residents, and visits from his great-niece Janet Isham.
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