Pope blesses massive crowd in St Peter's Square
Pope Benedict XVI blessed tens of thousands in St Peter's Square in a final window appearance before his February 28 resignation. Rome officials expected up to 150000 worshippers as security and crowd flow were tested for the papal transition and the next conclave.
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Eastern Iowa Catholics Await Word on Next Pope
Eastern Iowa parishioners at St. Pius X in Cedar Rapids continue Mass as uncertainty over Benedict XVI successor grows. Rev. Philip Thompson notes questions and calm. locals hope future popes may step down when needed. Vatican to convene cardinals in March with two thirds vote and smoke signaling outcomes.
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Hagel confirmation delay continues amid GOP opposition
Republican opponents of Chuck Hagel push to keep the defense secretary nomination stalled arguing he is unqualified and too sympathetic to Iran. Senator Lindsey Graham cites Hagel's Israel remarks while Senator John McCain urges timely questions answered as a February 25 return date approaches. Obama criticizes the delay, saying politics intrude during wartime planning.
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Drought prompts potential water conservation in Iowa regions
State experts told lawmakers that northwest Iowa faces drought conditions with rainfall well below average and possible mandatory conservation if dry weather continues. Hydrology officials monitor groundwater and streams as local actions, aided by DNR guidance, may trigger use restrictions.
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Iowa
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