Million Dollar Baby dominates Oscars with Best Picture win
The boxing epic Million Dollar Baby won Best Picture and three other Oscars including directing for Clint Eastwood and acting honors for Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman. The Aviator led with five awards including Cate Blanchett as supporting actress, while Eastwood at 74 became the oldest directing winner. Foxx won lead actor for Ray, marking a rare dual win for Black actors in the acting categories.
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Summers sparks debate over biology and gender in science
Harvard President Lawrence Summers faces criticism for suggesting innate differences may partly explain female underrepresentation in science and engineering. Supporters, like Richard Haier, argue many studies show brain differences, while others warn biology is overemphasized and social factors matter more. Page 6A.
Iran Russia sign nuclear fuel deal for Bushehr reactor
Iran and Russia signed an accord at the Bushehr facility to supply nuclear fuel and return spent fuel with IAEA monitoring. Vice President Aghazadeh and RFAE chief Rumyantsev signed the agreement, delaying the project by a day after tours of the $800 million plant. The arrangement aims to bring the reactor online by mid 2006 and calms minimal Western objections.
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Cedar Rapids District Plans Sales Tax Proposal
Cedar Rapids school officials seek a 1 percent local option sales tax to fund property tax relief buy technology and repair buildings if voters approve. Superintendent Dave Markward will outline how the district would use an estimated 10 million dollars a year, noting the plan is introductory and open for discussion.
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Cedar Rapids school board meeting set for 7 PM
TV Tonight reports the Cedar Rapids school board will convene at 7 PM at the Cedar Rapids Educational Service Center 346 Second Ave SW. The gathering will air on cable channels 17 Mediacom and 13 McLeod. Linn County superintendents discuss a proposed 1 percent local option sales tax possibly five years long.
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Summers faces media at Harvard faculty meeting
Harvard President Lawrence Summers arrives for a Cambridge faculty gathering as he defends his remarks on inherent differences in intellectual abilities between sexes, a view supported by some scientists.
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Skating Promotes Fitness Across Ages
Fitness advocates tout skating as a strong aerobic workout for both youth and seniors. Experts note low impact joints and steady movement help build endurance and balance for diverse age groups.
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