Kerry rallies in rain as Iowa voters back campaign
Senator John Kerry drew a couple thousand supporters in Cedar Rapids despite rain at the National Czech & Slovak Museum. He credited Iowa caucus support for his nomination bid and urged voters to work for him again, noting jobs and the middle class as core stakes.
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Militant Group Denies Hurting Marine Hassoun in Iraq
In Beirut a militant group rejects a claim it severely harmed U S Marine Cpl Wassef Ali Hassoun. Lebanon says Hassoun is believed dead while the fate remains unclear amid ongoing U S troop actions and regional clashes. Muqtada al Sadr issued a separate pledge resisting occupation in Najaf.
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Troops in Iraq Begin July Fourth Celebrations at Dawn
Soldiers in Iraq start July Fourth festivities at dawn to beat the heat, marking a rare U.S. observance amid ongoing deployment.138
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Attacks Near Iraq Readies Oil Route Targeted
Saboteurs blew up part of a strategic crude oil pipeline from Iraq's northern fields toward the south. Between Baghdad and Fallujah insurgents struck a U S convoy of 20 gasoline tankers with rockets and automatic weapons, no casualties reported. In Kirkuk U S and Iraqi forces detained six militants linked to a northern assassination wave.
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Cedar Rapids helps immigrants gain English and citizenship
Immigrants flock to the Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids for ESL and citizenship prep. Center records show 192 students taught by volunteers and staff last year, most arriving via community networks. Ndanzia, a Congo native, pursues better English with Sister Irene Burns.
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