Republicans hail Bush leadership at wartime convention
At an April convention near ground zero Republicans praised Bush on the war on terror. Giuliani and McCain urged support and endorsed the president’s resolve while Kerry argued the fight is winnable. Bush clarified his remarks about victory amid questions from rivals.
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Security heavy at Republican National Convention near Madison Square Garden
Ten thousand police are assigned to the Republican National Convention around Madison Square Garden. Security at the Democratic National Convention was modest. Boston did not host the president and top officials near World Trade Center. Parts of a subway line and stations were closed for security in Boston, not New York.
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Sadr orders halt to uprising in Iraq as talks of politics surface
Rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr orders his armed followers to end their uprising against U.S. and Iraqi forces while he weighs forming a political movement. The move aims to defuse insurgency and could pull many Shiite followers into a peaceful democracy, amid oil export disruptions and a roadside bombing near Mosul that killed one U.S. soldier.
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Summer cools as final days drift past grain moon rises
The Gazette notes a cooler end to summer with Cedar Rapids and Iowa City recording only one 90-degree day so far. State Climatologist Harry Hillaker cites an average of 18 90-degree days per season, with Cedar Rapids at 17 and Iowa City at 19 last year. The last summer with a single 90-degree day was 1993. The season average temperature is about 67.6 degrees in Cedar Rapids, with Iowa City likely similar. The full moon graces Cedar Rapids, tied to the grain moon name for August.
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Cedar Rapids teacher battles flesh eating bacteria after foot surgery
Julie Cain, a 31 year old Cedar Rapids teacher, developed a severe infection after bunion surgery on July 30. She was treated at Mercy Medical Center and airlifted to University Hospitals Iowa City for six surgeries to remove dead tissue and save her life.
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