Attack in Mosul claims U S Army life as violence warned to rise
In Mosul, Iraq, a roadside bomb killed a soldier from the 101st Airborne and wounded two others. The attack occurs as Lt Gen Sanchez cautioned that violence may surge ahead of the July sovereignty transfer and that Saddam Hussein's fate will not end the violence.
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Santa post offices handle holiday postmarks nationwide
The North Pole Alaska post office processes about 70 000 letters yearly addressed to Santa with volunteers answering them. Gina Yurkovich notes the town was founded for toy makers and still hosts a festive postmark tradition as other holiday named towns do similar work.
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Putin wins broad control as United Russia leads in Duma vote
With nearly two thirds counted United Russia held 36.5 percent while the Communist Party trailed at 12.9 percent. The result signals a strong support base for Vladimir Putin and questions linger over a possible two thirds majority required for constitutional changes and a third term.
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Medicare reform adds modest five year program tests
Washington reports a set of Medicare demonstration projects and pilot programs pitched as short term, narrow tweaks. They include background checks for long term care staff, a two year chiropractic coverage without physician prior approval, and a six state $500 million effort to cover a limited self administered drug category for about 50,000 patients.
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Cedar Rapids outsources superintendent again
Cedar Rapids school board hired David Markward 54, current superintendent in Rock Island district 41, as the district’s 20th leader, passing internal finalist Paula Vincent. The board plans to vote on his contract at tonight’s meeting.
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