Plan for more U S troops in Iraq faces mixed support
Senate Democrat leader signals conditional backing for a troop surge as part of a broader plan to end combat roles by 2008. Colin Powell argues the army is overstretched and cannot secure Baghdad, while Iraq's Sunni vice president calls for more U S forces in the capital to curb sectarian violence.
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Shelter at Central Iowa Shelter and Services
Des Moines shelter runs a nightly program with about 100 adults admitted daily. Visitors receive a hot meal a night and a place to sleep after security checks, while staff reserve some dressier items for job interviews.
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Multiple Jobs Provide Extra Cash For 20-Somethings
Carly Weber profiles young workers commuting between a church nursery and full-time careers, noting 5.4 percent of adults 20+ hold multiple jobs with nearly 6 percent in the 20 to 24 group. Seasonal hires bolster holiday budgets, as workers cite flexible hours and shared camaraderie.
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Mail it home or to Hilton during O’Hare security pilot
Travelers at O’Hare surrender jars tubes and sharp items to security. A TSA spokeswoman notes passengers may mail items to themselves or to a Hilton hotel for safekeeping under a pilot program begun last week with kiosks offering bubble wrap.
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Passengers at Cedar Rapids Airport Can Mail Banned Items Home
At The Eastern Iowa Airport travelers can mail ban list items home for five dollars. Non valued items like toothpaste and shampoo go to local shelters. A Chicago official notes O’Hare sent 74 packages in four days about mail options.
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Biden says he will run for president
President Biden says he intends to seek the presidency amid ongoing tensions in Gaza and violence that has intensified regional concerns. The remarks come as U S officials monitor shifts in regional dynamics and global reactions to the conflict.
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