Turmoil over abortion debate after Webster ruling
A year after the Webster decision to curb abortion rights, battles rage nationwide. States pass laws restricting abortion while public opinion shifts toward politics over personal choice, with clinics and doctors facing new hurdles and access dwindling.
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Poll finds waning American confidence in drugs war
New York. A Media General AP poll shows 59 percent of Americans now believe the Bush administration is seriously fighting illegal drug use, down from 74 percent in September. About 18 percent say drug abuse is very serious where they live, 30 percent say somewhat serious, and 24 percent name drugs as the nation's greatest problem now, though still the top issue.
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Rescue 911 brings Maquoketa accident to TV set
Val Svetich recalls the August 1988 fall at Maquoketa Caves State Park that left her with the loss of most of her left leg. The CBS show filmed at the park with Svetich and others involved in the real life rescue including Davenport police officer Bob Liagre and Cedar Rapids nurse Melody Oltmann.
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Judge defers Cedar Rapids hiring of police hopeful daughter
District Judge William Eads refused to order Cedar Rapids and its Civil Service Commission to hire Dena Achey, daughter of detective Roland Achey, or place her on a certified list. He found no basis to compel certification or employment and noted factors like list age and outdated data influenced the decision.
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Britain mourns puppeteer Henson at St Pauls Cathedral
In St Pauls Cathedral transformed to resemble Jim Hensons beloved north London parkland, over 1400 colleagues family and fans paid tribute to the master puppeteer. Henson died May 16 in New York of pneumonia at age 53. Duncan Kenworthy called him British and beloved by all noting he belonged to everybody.
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Janet Jackson to perform in Ames Hilton Coliseum
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 world tour stops at Ames August 5 at 7 30 p.m. in Hilton Coliseum on Iowa State University campus. Tickets are 22 50 with a donation to Cities in Schools and a limit of eight tickets per order.
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