Insurgent Attacks Kill 30 in Iraq Including Tikrit Bombing
Insurgent violence leaves 30 dead across Iraq as a self detonating bomber in a police uniform hits Tikrit police headquarters killing at least 15 and wounding many. American soldiers die in separate attacks near Qaryat and Samarra with further blasts in Iskandariyah Baghdad Kirkuk and Qaim. U.S. Marines and Iraqi troops push operations in the Sunni triangle amid behind the scenes coalition talks for prime minister.
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Salt under fire as CSPI targets sodium in foods
Michael Jacobson of the Center for Science in the Public Interest announces a lawsuit against the FDA to curb salt in the food supply. He warns that excess sodium raises blood pressure and calls for mandatory reduced salt use by manufacturers and restaurants amid rising U.S. intake of about 3,375 milligrams daily versus the 2,300 milligram guideline.
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Times Wins In First Amendment Phone Records Battle
A New York judge rules The New York Times may protect source confidentiality and resist government access to journalists phone records in a First Amendment case. The suit, filed last year, challenges DOJ efforts to obtain records tied to Miller Shenon and their sources after the September 11 attacks and related leaks about asset freezes on a charity.
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Canada won’t join U S missile defense program
Prime Minister Paul Martin announced that Canada will not participate in the U S missile defense program, a move that highlights sovereignty concerns and may strain ties with Washington. He emphasized Ottawa would be consulted on missiles crossing Canadian air space, while Foreign Affairs Minister Pettigrew stressed the ultimate decision rests with the United States.
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Kennedy siblings gain guardianship of their mother Joan Kennedy
The children of Senator Edward Kennedy have become legal guardians of Joan Kennedy to ensure she receives alcoholism treatment. Patrick Kennedy said the guardianship was awarded last spring and will secure care for the 68 year old, a longtime advocate for cancer research and mental retardation.
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