Bush marks Jamestown 400th anniversary with liberty call
President Bush commemorates Jamestown founding praising colonial resilience and linking its history to expanding liberty worldwide. He compares early hardships to current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan amid a three day observance. In Gaza, Egyptian mediators broker a truce between Hamas and Fatah to withdraw forces and exchange captives after deadly clashes.
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Mammogram rates fall for first time since 1987 rise
A federal study shows the overall proportion of U S women undergoing regular mammograms declined 4 percent from 2000 to 2005 after decades of rising use. The drop marks the first significant change in screening rates since breast X rays became common in 1987.
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Efforts to Open Nazi Archive to Researchers Advance
In Amsterdam the International Tracing Service meets to decide how and when to provide electronic copies of its files from Bad Arolsen. The 30 to 50 million page archive aided family reunifications and restitution claims, with broader access pending.
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International Committee of the Red Cross
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Democratic candidates push tougher fuel economy rules
Democratic contenders including Chris Dodd Bill Richardson John Edwards Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama back higher mileage standards as a Senate panel advances a plan to raise the nationwide fleet average to 35 mpg by 2020. The move aims to curb oil dependence and global warming while automakers warn of industry harm.
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Presidential ads hit airwaves as early 2008 campaign bets big
Three candidates Muttney Richardson and Edwards launch early ads in caucus and primary states aiming to jumpstart recognition. Romney began the parade Feb 21 spending over 1.7 million on ad production and placement with spokesman praising early exposure. Richardson seeks to boost name id as voters focus sooner, while Putnam notes rising attention.
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Postal rate hike hits remote Alaska hardest
Anchorage report details new U S Postal Service increases affecting Alaska villages. Bypass mail costs rise to 12.39 dollars from 10.95, with a 13 percent overall hike threatening staples like milk and cereal in 139 remote communities reliant on air transport for delivery. Residents and officials cite higher living costs and questions about the program's original goal.
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