Afghan leader sworn in as Karzai takes office
President Hamid Karzai was sworn in as Afghanistan's leader amid rebel attacks near the Pakistani border. He begins a five year term under pressure to unify ethnic groups, curb opium growth and fix the broken infrastructure.
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Soldier Wilfredo Urbina buried at Long Island National Cemetery
Army Pfc Wilfredo Urbina of New York Guard's 1st Battalion is laid to rest at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale New York after his vehicle hit a bomb in Iraq on November 29. Iraq urged neighbors to block foreign fighters from joining the insurgency.
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Military Deaths Rise in Iraq War Toll
As of Tuesday the Associated Press count reports at least 1,279 U.S. military members have died since the Iraq war began in March 2003.
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Associated Press
Fire victim testifies burns never fully heal
Deannne Busche testified that scars and sensitivity to heat and cold persist years after a 2002 bar stunt injury. She described constant memories and ongoing pain as details appear in the local news section.
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Gazette pressmasthead and subscription rates
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids Iowa lists publication details including date of establishment January 10 1883, mailing address 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 and contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries. It notes postal registration and AP republication rights.
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Gazette Online Contact Directory Update
Community directory lists Mi area codes 319 and 339 for phone lines with 398 8254 and 339 3155 as contact numbers plus a link to www GazetteOnline com for email addresses and the complete company directory.
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Gazette promotes recycling and soybean ink use
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton located at 901 Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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Three Tacoma area teens arrested over high school massacre plot
Authorities say an 18 year old girl and two 16 and 18 year old boys planned a Columbine style attack at Spanaway Lake High. They had no weapons and were far from carrying out the plan. The father alerted authorities after finding writings. The motive cited included proving safety cannot be guaranteed and revenge for bullying.
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Spanaway Lake High
Why do bullied youths turn to guns
The writer argues that bullying and ostracism have long existed yet today’s youth react with personal affronts and rage. He questions blaming victims and notes that understanding why a child becomes alienated from humanity remains essential. He asks why guns surface now.
Low-income Americans struggle to enroll in drug card program
Washington reports show the Bush administration struggles to enroll the poor in a Medicare prescription drug card program offering 1200 in aid through 2006. Jane Fumich notes outreach efforts in Cleveland face limited success while 7 million are eligible and 1.5 million have signed up so far.
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