Bombs in Madrid Kill Nearly 200 Injure 1 400
A string of bombings in Madrid has killed about 200 and wounded roughly 1 400, prompting international calls for calm and security reassessment across Europe. The incident dominates national and global coverage with further developments expected.
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Corrections and Clarifications in Gazette Reports
The Gazette notes corrections for several items. A Bonsai demonstration now listed for Saturday at Cedar Rapids Greenhouse 3215 Johnson Ave NW from 10 am to 3 pm. A photo caption error misidentified David Gruber in Tuesday Sports.
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The Gazette is a daily Cedar Rapids Iowa newspaper established 1883. It lists publication address 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 and subscription rates for various delivery options including mail Morning Editions and Sunday nine issues per four weeks pricing.
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Gazette backs recycling with soybean ink and local drop sites
The Gazette promotes sustainable farming by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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Television and Children Weigh In On Screen Time
Jacquelyn Mitchard argues against heavy TV and computer use by young children and reflects on her own family. She cites concerns from pediatricians and a Kaiser study while describing personal experiences with four younger children and the impact of media on reading, athletics, and behavior.
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California Supreme Court halts San Francisco gay weddings
The California Supreme Court ordered an immediate halt to same sex weddings in San Francisco on Thursday. Massachusetts lawmakers gave preliminary approval to a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriages as gay unions continue to unfold nationwide. Teary couples were turned away at City Hall while supporters and opponents debated the path forward. Gavin Newsom had ordered licenses earlier, sparking a broader national clash over marriage rights. The court’s unanimous ruling aimed to restore order amid a rapidly evolving legal and political landscape.
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House approves stiffer fines for broadcast indecency
The House voted 391 to 22 to raise penalties for indecent broadcasts up to 500000 per incident amid public outrage over the Super Bowl halftime show. FCC complaints exceed 500000, with critics calling fines too small to curb major media firms.
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Minnesota seeks ban on using food stamps for junk food
Minnesota asks federal approval to bar SNAP purchases of candy bars soda and similar junk foods. If approved the state would be first to impose such limits though legislative approval is still needed. Governor Pawlenty backed the proposal with support from the administration as a step to improve nutrition.
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