Gambling commission may approve three to five licenses
The state gambling commission appears poised to grant three to five new licenses in the coming weeks. Officials declined to name specific applicants but said process steps are proceeding on schedule.
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Government funded AIDS drug trials on foster children sparked concerns
Government funded researchers tested AIDS drugs on hundreds of foster children over two decades. The vulnerable youths, many from minority or low income backgrounds, received care from leading researchers at government expense while unknown safety for children lingered.
Warriors in Iraq deaths rise to 1590 and Abu Ghraib ruling
The AP reports at least 1,590 U.S. military deaths since March 2003. A Sunni group claimed an attack that killed 60 Iraqis and wounded 150 as revenge for Kurdish cooperation with U.S. forces. A military judge threw out Pfc. Lynndie England’s guilty plea in Abu Ghraib case.
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Correction on Canham death misidentified university in headline
Donald Canham former University of Michigan athletics director died Tuesday after a ruptured abdominal aorta caused him to lose control of his vehicle and crash near Saline Michigan The Gazette notes the correction and invites reader feedback on accuracy and fairness.
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Gazette Publishing Details and Subscription Rates
The Gazette published daily in Cedar Rapids Iowa lists subscription options for carrier motor route and mail Morning Editions plus Sunday issues. Rates include 4 weeks at 20.97 and 52 weeks at 256.95 for local, with 327.60 for 52 weeks to other states.
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Gazette Online Directory Listing and Toll Free Contacts
A brief directory entry lists Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Iowa City with contact numbers 339-3155 and 14800 397-8212 for the Gazette Online circulation and general information. It notes a complete company directory and email addresses at the GazetteOnline site.
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Gazette Advocates Recycling At City Carton Drive
The Gazette promotes sustainable agriculture by using soybean ink and prints on recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to drop newspapers at City Carton at 901 Ingleside Drive SW or visit nearby recycling locations.
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Lessons in Humility and Perspective After Column Error
Detroit Free Press columnist writes about a costly correction and public backlash over four factual errors. He reflects on responsibility, forgiveness, and the need to slow down. He urges young readers to learn from the mistake and pursue balanced journalism with perspective.
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Dinosaur with transition to plant eating found in Utah
Scientists report a 125 million year old two legged feathered dinosaur, Falcarius utahensis, showing early shift from meat eating to herbivory. Bones from a large Utah dig near Green River reveal a 12 foot long creature with 5 inch claws and tall neck reaching leaves or fruit.
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Pakistani forces capture al-Qaida's Abu Farraj al-Libbi in anti-terror raid
Pakistani commandos arrest Abu Farraj al-Libbi described as al-Qaida’s No. 3 operative after a safety incident near a hideout. U.S. officials call the capture a major blow to al-Qaida and Bush hails it as a critical victory. Al-Libbi, Libyan native and bin Laden confidant, was Pakistan’s most wanted man and linked to plots against Musharraf. Intelligence trove cited. possible death penalty in Pakistan if convicted.
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House votes to raise bank deposit insurance limits
The House approved a bill 413 to 10 to raise federal deposit insurance from 100000 to 130000 per account and to 260000 for retirement accounts such as IRAs and 401k plans. Proponents say the change keeps pace with inflation and spurs saving, though previous efforts stalled in the Senate.
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