Sandstorms Operation Presses Toward Baghdad Amid Baghdad Assaults
In northern Iraq 1,000 American paratroopers seize an airfield and prepare for action while a large convoy travels from Baghdad to the south. Allied aircraft and British forces pound Iraqi columns near Basra as Sandstorms wanes and U.S. troops close on Baghdad. Reports cite casualties including 26 Americans and 19 British with at least 30 injured in a Baghdad residential strike.
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Body of Marine reservist from Davenport found
The Davenport area mourns as the body of a Marine reservist is found in Iowa. The incident sets off official investigations and community vigils as families seek closure and authorities review the case.
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Relief convoy arrives in Umm Qasr with aid for Iraqis
The first sizable relief convoy reached Umm Qasr Iraq supplying water tuna crackers and other food as civilians cheered. The delivery followed days of delays due to a sandstorm mined waterways and heavy fighting in southern Iraq. Seven trucks entered under U S escort three days after President Bush pledged massive aid.
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Paratroopers Open Northern Front Near Iraqi Border
About 1000 paratroopers landed near an airstrip in Kurdistan territory less than 30 miles from the Turkish border as U S and British air forces bombed Iranian fleeing convoy south of Basra. Bush cautioned that victory would come with a day of reckoning for Saddam Hussein.
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Clinton sketches global reconciliation vision at Iowa visit
President Bill Clinton urged building friendly ties with adversaries to form an integrated global community. Addressing about 15,000 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, he called for understanding over division and institutions that foster world cooperation and shared humanity.
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Antihistamine use climbs among Iowa residents
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield reports a 29 percent statewide rise in antihistamine use from 1999 to 2001 with larger gains in the Iowa City area and Cedar Rapids. The study suggests many patients could switch to generic non drowsy options now available over the counter to save costs.
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