Jane Roe of Roe v. Wade dies at 69 in Texas
Norma McCorvey, the anonymous Jane Roe whose 1973 Supreme Court ruling backed abortion rights, died in Texas at age 69 from a heart ailment. Journalist Joshua Prager confirmed her death. McCorvey later opposed abortion and became a born again Christian after shedding her pseudonym in the 1980s.
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Blind sheikh dies in North Carolina prison
Omar Abdel-Rahman known as the blind sheikh died at age 78 in a federal prison compound in North Carolina. The Egyptian cleric, convicted of conspiracy in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, faced a career marked by extremist acts and international tensions.
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Pence reassures Europe on US commitment at Munich conference
Vice President Mike Pence told the Munich Security Conference that the United States remains a steadfast ally to Europe and will not change its core foreign policy despite tensions with the new administration. He stressed shared values, military sacrifice, and a firm transatlantic bond, while EU leaders weigh mixed signals from Washington.
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North Korea tied to rising tension over Kim Jong Nam death
Kuala Lumpur police say they arrested Ri Jong Choi born May 6 1970 in connection with the murder of Kim Jong Nam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The case strains ties between Malaysia and North Korea as autopsy results await toxicology findings and more suspects remain at large.
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Gazette details and contact information
The Gazette publishes daily from Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates listed for local and out of state delivery. Contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries are provided along with the post office address for address changes.
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East Iowa Daily Gazette Update
East Iowa The Gazette reports ongoing regional coverage across Linn Johnson and nearby counties. City councils school boards and local agencies appear in briefs highlighting meetings budgets and community events with emphasis on residents and public outcomes.
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