Iraqi leaders warn sectarian strife risk amid insurgent violence
Security officials and analysts say al-Zarqawi aims to incite Shiite Sunni fighting as insurgents attack civilian targets. Analysts note cross sectarian ties, militia involvement, and political efforts by Ayatollah Sistani to prevent civil war while home grown insurgents resist U.S. occupation.
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Kenneth Katzman
Persian Gulf
U.S
Congressional Research Service
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Al-Qaida
Iraq
Saadounene
Monay
Interior Ministry
Bayan Jabr
Badr Brigades
Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution
Baghdad
Al-Duleimi
United States
Katzman
Ayatollah
Ali al-Sistani
Laith Kuba
al-Sistani
Saddam Hussein
National Assembly
Saddam
State wine shipment ruling seen as long term boost
Justice Kennedy leads a 5-4 ruling limiting states from banning out of state wine shipments while allowing in state access. Experts say impact on Iowa sales will be gradual with growth tied to winery expansion and tourism. some shops anticipate business gains as access widens. a 5 year old Iowa industry may benefit as producers expand and demand grows.
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Supreme Court
Anthony Kennedy
Iowa
Michael White
Iowa State University Extension
Mark
Indianola
Amanas
United States
Grapevine
Amana
Linda Brendes
Rice critiques Syria as Iraq stability hinges on borders
Secretary Rice says Iraq must meet key deadlines while condemning Syria for hindering efforts to quell violence. She notes foreign fighters cross from Syria and urges neighbors to pressure Damascus. She cites Lebanon pressures and aims to use momentum from Syria's troop withdrawal to push a democratic Iraq with inclusive constitutional drafting.
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Syria
U.S
Iraq
Rice
Lebanon
Vegetarians and pork industry spar over hog confinement
Iowa voices reveal tensions between vegetarians and hog producers. Alyson Powers, Leana Stormont, and others discuss meat origins and ethics while industry representatives defend indoor confinement as humane and protective. The debate centers on animal welfare, consumer choices, and farm practices.
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Alyson Powers
Iowa City
Powers
University of Iowa
Farm Animal Welfare Network
Leana Stormont
Linn County Emergency Call Guidance for Iowa Residents
For Linn County Cedar Rapids Marion and Hiawatha emergencies call 911 for immediate help. Local authorities remind residents to use the no delays route to police fire and medical assistance during crises.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Marion and
Hiawatha
Smoke detector fault prompts Kidde repair and safety tweaks
A faulty battery pull strap in a single smoke detector delayed replacement, prompting Fire/C.R. inquiry and a Kidde response. Kidde will replace the strap with sturdier Mylar in all battery backup devices after UL approval. repairs include wiring alarms in Ronnenberg’s home damaged $73,000.
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Ronnenberg
Saylor
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Kidde
John Andres
Kidde Residential and Commercial
North Carolina
Underwriters Laboratories
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