Quigley says he is not a hero after Pentagon attack
Retired admiral Craig Quigley recalls Sept 11 2001 when Flight 77 struck the Pentagon. He credits TV coverage with reassuring the nation and notes the real heroes are servicemen in Afghanistan and Iraq. He later joined Lockheed Martin after leaving the Pentagon.
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Saddam reward posted as lure to end Iraqi resistance
Officials warn Saddam loyalists push Iraqis not to aid authorities as attacks on U S forces rise. A $25 million bounty is offered for information leading to Saddam's capture or death, $15 million for Odai or Qusai. Osama bin Laden reward matches at $25 million.
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Iraqi conflicts unfold with U S casualties and Baghdad violence
Reports from Ramadi and Baghdad describe a string of attacks and casualties. A two-Humvee convoy hit an explosive near Ramadi wounding six U S soldiers. a rocket propelled grenade attack in central Baghdad wounded three soldiers. in west Baghdad a sniper wounded a soldier while the attacker was killed. a bystander and a 6 year old were wounded in crossfire. In Baqubah an explosives blast among protesters killed one and wounded at least three. A checkpoint shooting wounded three occupants. U S officials push to balance casualty focus with rebuilding progress as Fallujah experiences anger over a mosque explosion blamed on U S actions but characterized by CENTCOM as linked to a bomb making class.
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No big jump in drunk driving arrests despite new standard
Cedar Rapids police expect only a small rise in drunken driving arrests after the 0.08 limit took effect Tuesday. Linn County reported 10 arrests and Johnson County three, with BAC levels from 0.104 to 0.268 percent and two refusals. Police say most offenders test at 0.15 or higher. Christoph Trappe contributed to this report.
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Hottest May on record and globalwarming trends noted
World Meteorological Organization reports May set record high land temperatures at 52.15 C and near record global land sea averages. Japan warns rising sea levels may bring floods this summer. Tremors in Africa and Asia, a Bordeaux tornado damage, and storms including Tropical Storm Bill affect the region. A giant 41 foot, 13 ton squid washed ashore in Chile. A Georgia team finds a bacterium that eats vinyl chloride. Mynah birds threaten biodiversity in Samoa and Pacific islands.
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Dunst Seeks McEnroe Inspiration On Wimbledon Set
Kirsten Dunst studies John McEnroe for character inspiration while filming Wimbledon with Paul Bettany. The romantic comedy follows an aging British champion and a rising American star at the famous tournament, targeting a next fall release.
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Bush bachelor to wed Presidential nephew
George P. Bush son of Gov. Jeb Bush plans marriage to Amanda Williams after being named one of the country’s most eligible bachelors by People magazine. He will work on his uncle’s re election campaign before the wedding and start a family soon.
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Madonna fights plan to build footpath near Wiltshire home
Madonna and Guy Ritchie protested a Countryside Agency plan to place a public footpath 100 yards from Ashcombe House in Wiltshire. They wrote to Prime Minister Blair, saying the walkway would invite sightseers and paparazzi. The agency abandoned the proposal, saying celebrity status did not affect the decision.
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Today’s Birthdays Highlight Entertainment Icons and Musicians
Actress Eva Marie Saint turns 79, playwright Neil Simon 76, actress Gina Lollobrigida 75, singer John Waite 48, Counting Crows bassist Matt Malley 40, and BBMak’s Stephen McNally 25. The list marks notable figures across film, theatre, and music with milestone ages.
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