Questions, belief, and a search for truth in John Walker Lindh
Leonard Pitts reflects on John Walker Lindh and the urge to find absolute beliefs. The piece contrasts teen identity searching with extremist zeal, arguing questions are essential to humanity and warning against literalist, incurious faith. Pitts notes Lindh’s path from Marin County to Afghanistan and warns about the danger of seeking black or white answers.
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Al Qaida Defeated in White Mountains as Bin Laden Hunt Grows
Tribal forces claim al Qaida defeated and retreat from White Mountains while U S led war in Afghanistan enters manhunt for Osama bin Laden and allies. Prisoners in Navy brig offer little on bin Laden location as hundreds of fighters escape to Pakistan and Yemeni forces battle tribesmen with U S funds. Up to 200 British marines may join Kabul peacekeeping ahead of Afghan government move.
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Gazette promotes future with soybean ink and recycling drive
The Gazette highlights its commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton or nearby recycling locations, detailing contact numbers and address information for subscription and service.
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U S to offer anthrax vaccine to Capitol workers
Federal health officials announced an experimental anthrax vaccine and an extra 40 days of antibiotics for thousands of Capitol Hill media and postal workers in case spores remain. Secretary Tommy Thompson said uptake would be low as workers decide with their doctors whether to take the added protection.
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IMF lowers global growth outlook after Sept. 11 attacks
The IMF cut its 2001 and 2002 global growth forecasts to 2.4 percent, down from 4.7 percent in 2000, with the United States slipping to 1 percent this year and 0.7 percent next. The IMF warned recovery is delayed and global activity remains highly uncertain, though a rebound is anticipated in 2003.
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Japan
Kenneth Rogoff
Correction clarifies boat ownership in Coralville Lake accident
A John son County suit states Craig Von Sprecken of Mari on did not own the boat linked to the Aug 12 Coralville Lake crash that allegedly caused Bert Berns death in Amana. The Gazette notes prior misstatements in a Dec 15 story and invites readers to comment on coverage accuracy.
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