Katharine Hepburn Dies at 96 in Connecticut
Actress Katharine Hepburn, a feminist icon and four time Oscar winner, died Sunday at her Old Saybrook home at age 96. Her death followed a period of declining health and was confirmed by friend Cynthia McFadden. Broadway to dim lights in her honor.
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Muslim Camp Dispute Sparks Calls for Equality
A heated debate arises over anti Islamic sentiment in the United States with advocates demanding accountability for religious bias. Activists urge clear labeling of prejudicial acts comparable to anti Semitic discrimination and equality measures.
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Corps backs MYCA camp plan despite fears
The FBI completed background checks on the MYCA board at the Army Corps of Engineers request after residents raised terrorism concerns about a Coralville Lake camp. Spokesman Ron Fournier says the checks found nothing. Jales Rossey says area Muslims bear the stigma and calls for fair treatment amid controversy.
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Great Cardboard Boat Regatta celebration at Cedar Rapids festival
Neil Westergaard captains a cardboard banana boat in the 10th annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta at Robbins Lake during the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival. Boats ranged from simple vessels to a cherry picker design. CAST Trucking suffered a dramatic sinking as others finished the 200 yard course. Joe Thornton from Michigan designed a computer-planned boat and emphasized showmanship over victory.
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Porch collapse at Chicago party kills at least 12
Dozens packed onto a third floor porch in Lincoln Park when the floor gave way early Sunday sending wood and people crashing to the ground. Police say twelve died and at least fifty seven were injured as seven men and five women were crushed on the porches below.
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Palestinian militants announce temporary Gaza cease fire
Three major Palestinian groups announce a joint three month cease fire with Hamas Islamic Jihad and Fatah agreeing to six months. Israel questions disarmament while the United States backs the road map as a security deal gives the Palestinian Authority control of a key Gaza area.
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