Inmate Omar Wilkins Surrenders in Atlanta
Omar Wilkins, an Iowa Med/Classification Center escapee from Oakdale, turned himself in to authorities in Atlanta on Monday. Luke Helder, a Minnesota suspect in Midwest mailbox bombings, remains hospitalized for mental illness treatment for up to four months per a federal ruling. A Meskwaki casino closure decision nears as tribal councils dispute continues.
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Marines helicopter crash in central Iraq with missing crew
A Marine Corps transport helicopter crashed into a canal in central Iraq on Monday with at least four onboard and no signs of survivors. A fellow service member died while attempting to rescue the crew. A Palestinian woman carried out a suicide bombing near an Afula mall killing three Israelis as violence escalates. The Palestinian prime minister condemned the bombings.
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Correction issued for Ray Michael dance date
The Gazette notes an incorrect listing for Ray Michael's Foot Stompin' Barn Dance in Walker. The event is rescheduled to June 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. Readers may call for accuracy feedback at listed numbers.
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WorldCom to pay record 500 million in civil fraud settlement
WorldCom Inc. agrees to pay investors a record 500 million to settle civil fraud charges tied to its 11 billion accounting scandal. The proposed deal was presented to a U.S. district judge who is not expected to rule before June 11.
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Staple to join Cyclones under new coach Morgan
Damion Staple a 6-foot-8 forward from Southeastern Illinois Community College has committed to Iowa State Cyclones under Wayne Morgan after Larry Eusta chy’s resignation. In Cedar Rapids local US Open qualifier Marc Gladson shot 74 but did not advance, finishing as one of four alternates behind more experienced players from Solon.
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Mount Everest ascent update from Huss at summit
I C climber Huss reports from Mount Everest detailing his summit attempt. Audio reports from the top of the world are available at GazetteOnline.com with Gazette and wire coverage.
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Times editor admits Blair scandal rooted in compassionate racism
Kathleen Parker contends The New York Times failed to curb Jayson Blair's fabrications and lavishly promoted diversity over truth. Raines acknowledges bias in hiring and promotion while editors nationwide deny race influenced Blair's tenure, sparking a national reckoning on bias and accountability.
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White House press secretary Ari Fleischer resigns
Ari Fleischer announces he will leave the White House in July after 21 years in government and politics. He plans to pursue private sector work, writing, and speaking circuits while noting no successor has been named.
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