Army seeks to shorten Iraq tours from 15 to 12 months
General George Casey urged cutting active-duty tours from 15 to 12 months, saying We can't sustain that. Pentagon pressure grows as security improves in Iraq and plans for a security crackdown near Baghdad unfold while Bush's buildup continues. Baghdad commanders caution delaying before next year due to ongoing Iraqi instability.
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Robert Burns
Associated Press
Washington
Iraq
Defense
Robert Gates
Bush
George Casey
U.S
Pentagon
Baghdad
UI's Sally Mason vows UI as north star for Iowa and nation
University of Iowa president Sally Mason, the 20th to hold the post, stated at her installation in Hancher Auditorium that the university will be a guiding north star for Iowa and the nation. She urged steady progress, strengthening core strengths, and focusing on people as first initiatives.
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Diane Heldt
the Gazette
Owa City
James van Allen
University of Iowa
New UI
Sally Mason
University
Iowa
Mason
Hancher Auditorium
Hancher
Jonathan D. Woods
Martin Jischke
Iowa City
Jischke
Iowa State University
Purdue University
Oprah and Obama draw big crowd in Manchester rally
In Manchester New Hampshire Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey drew a large jubilant crowd at the Verizon Wireless Center as Santa Claus and the Snowman from CNN YouTube debate mingled with supporters Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich among a sea of fans Linda Booth and Laurie Spinosa spoke of the event highlighting Winfrey influence and Obama campaign hopes Winfrey said she was nervous campaigning with Obama in Cedar Rapids the prior day.
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James Q. Lynch
Gazette
Manchester
N.H
Santa Claus
CNN
YouTube
Ron Paul
Dennis Kucinich
Verizon Wireless Center
Illinois
Barack Obama
Oprah Winfrey
Linda Booth
Wilton
Obama
Laurie Spinosa
Mont Vernon
Michelle Obama
Spinosa
Winfrey
Cedar Rapids
Sen
Michelle
Right
Probiotics Move Into Everyday Foods Across Markets
A growing trend puts probiotics, friendly bacteria, in foods from yogurts to cereals and baby formula. Major brands Cannon and Kraft offer products claiming digestive health benefits while researchers warn more study is needed to confirm safety and efficacy.
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Lindsey Tanner
Associated Press
Chicago
Cannon
Kraft
Kashi Co
Vive
Cannon Co
Activia
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