Allies inch toward Baghdad in cautious advance
Allied soldiers press toward Baghdad and seek to win trust of Iraqi civilians as U S forces face danger from disguised attackers. Generals defend strategy, noting patient progress as airstrikes hit Baghdad and battles rage in Najaf Nasiriyah and Nasiriyah with significant casualties and weapon caches found.
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Baghdad
Associated Press
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
U.S
Richard Myers
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Najaf
U.S. Forces Readied for Major Assault as Baghdad War Escalates
U.S. troops prepare a major assault on Republican Guard units protecting Baghdad as airstrikes hit the capital. An explosion ignites a fire at the Information Ministry. The 101st Airborne surrounds Najaf while troops push toward Baghdad with light resistance. Syria warns of catastrophe as U.S. actions intensify. American forces search a northeastern Iraq terrorist compound likely tied to ricin production.
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Baghdad
Pentagon
Information
Army
82Nd Airborne Division
Najaf
Samana
U.S
Republican Guard
Information Ministry
101St Airborne
Syria
United States
Iraq
Desert rescue and Basra refugee flight under fire
A Kuwait incident injures 15 U S soldiers when an inside truck crashes into troops. Marines evacuate two stranded soldiers by Chinook helicopter. Loyalists fire on refugees fleeing Basra as Iraqi forces attack.
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Basra
Iraq
Gazette Online War Updates and Iowa Unit Activations
Online service directs readers to GazetteOnline.com for current Iraq coverage with AP headlines, interactive graphics and maps, plus a list of Iowa military units activated.
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GazetteOnline.com
Iraq
Iowa
Veterans shun war coverage to ease PTSD stress
Veterans in Iowa City and surrounding areas report worsening PTSD symptoms as near continuous war coverage triggers dread fear and concern. Counselors say more than 20 veterans seek help after exposure to Operation Iraqi Freedom and related war images.
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War Rapids
Terry Goodell
Goodell
Veterans Affairs
Vet Center
Co- Medical Center
Iowa
City
Richard Roberts
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