Iowa player Pierce defends staying amid ouster protests
University of Iowa guard Pierce, 19, from Westmont Illinois, says he blocks out calls for his ouster after pleading guilty to assaulting a female UI athlete. He explains he remains at Iowa City to face facts and relies on coach, teammates, and family for support.
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Pierce vows to stay at Iown after plea deal
Inside Pierce pledges to remain at Iown and avoid jail with a year of probation after apologizing for inappropriate sexual conduct in a plea deal reached through mediation. He asserts the full story may emerge later while stressing focus on classes and character building.
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Phyllis Nelson testifies blaming self in fatal stabbing
Phyllis Nelson described the December 2001 Cedar Rapids stabbing death of her husband Dr. Richard Nelson in Linn County District Court. She said she acted to protect herself during a confrontation over divorce and a lover's car, then called 911 after finding blood on his shirt.
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White Christmas Possible In Cedar Rapids Forecast
In Cedar Rapids a light snow chance is seen for Christmas Eve and Day as colder pattern returns. National Weather Service meteorologist Ted Stimach says no big snowfall expected. State Climatologist Hillaker notes Christmas snow is rare with prior years showing mixed totals. Contact details for Gazette Communications provided.
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Powell says Iraq in material breach over disarmament
Secretary of State Colin Powell says Iraq has totally failed to comply with U N disarmament demands and warns that without peaceful solutions the United States may pursue disarmament by force. Allies concur as Bush weighs next steps toward war.
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Powell warns of fast moving U S troop buildup looms in Gulf
At a State Department briefing secretary Powell cited UN officials Blix and El Baradei as saying Iraq's 12 200 page weapons declaration shows little proof of destructive arms. He urged Baghdad to meet the November 8 Security Council deadline for a full inventory.
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