Saddam hunt narrows to Tikrit amid near miss raid
American forces focused in Tikrit on Saddam Hussein after a dawn raid sought his new security chief. A U S soldier died south of Baghdad as troops swept three farms near the Tigris city. The target eluded capture by 24 hours, with several men detained peacefully.
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Armstrong wins fifth straight Tour de France title
Lance Armstrong secured his fifth consecutive Tour de France, tying a record with Miguel Indurain. The 31 year old cancer survivor celebrated on the largely ceremonial final stage, with champagne in hand, as he joined cycling's elite for five straight wins.
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Corn crops raise Iowa humidity and dew point
ISU climatologist Elwynn Taylor and meteorologist David Sheets say corn and soybeans release significant moisture, increasing humidity and dew point on hot summer days. They note evapotranspiration adds moisture to air, shaping local heat feel and even fog over fields at dusk.
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Presidential rage Dems vie for labor backing
AP reports in Des Moines that nine Democratic contenders court organized labor with no clear winner. Gephardt touts labor battles in Congress while Kerry and Dean vie for unions amid trade, healthcare and war stance differences.
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