FBI reports drop in crime in first half 2008 with small-town murder spike
FBI prelim figures show violent crime down 3.5 percent and property crime down 2.5 percent. Murders fell 4.4 percent overall, but small towns under 10,000 saw murders rise nearly 10 percent while mid sized cities with 50,000 to 100,000 people experienced a 3.3 percent rise in murder and manslaughter. In the Midwest violent crime dropped 6 percent.
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DEA denies UMASS professor marijuana for research bid
The Drug Enforcement Administration rejected a petition by University of Massachusetts Amherst horticulturist Lyle Craker to grow marijuana for medical research. The Jan. 7 ruling said the government's monopoly on production and distribution for research was not inadequate.
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Bush Farewell Speech Touches on Mistakes and Iraq
President Bush acknowledged mistakes in Iraq Katrina and hurricane response while defending his policies saying history will judge his decisions. He cited the lack of weapons of mass destruction as a disappointment and noted Abu Ghraib as a huge lapse. He plans a primetime farewell address from the White House East Room before inauguration day.
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Israeli troops push into Gaza City suburbs amid fighting
Israeli forces moved into Gaza City suburbs for the first time as Hamas leaders vowed victory. Civilians sheltered in basements amid shelling and gunfire while Egypt and Tony Blair signaled progress toward a cease fire. The conflict has killed more than 900 Palestinians and 13 Israelis.
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Correction for Hawkeye Downs sports show pricing
An ad ran Jan 11 2009 for The Sports Show at Hawkeye Downs that misstated admission. Correct price is 3 dollars for adults and one dollar off on Friday with ad. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the error.
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Biden meets Iraqi leaders amid Baghdad bombings aftermath
Vice President elect Joe Biden met Iraqi President Jalal Talabani and other leaders in Baghdad after bombings killed ten. They discussed the security pact guiding a three year withdrawal, and U S-Iraq cooperation beyond security as Obama plans drawdown and focus on Afghanistan.
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