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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2006
Page
3
In Covington Georgia a driver struck three children and two women outside a McDonald’s. Witnesses say the car aimed at victims and then hit the building. a 2 year old was in critical condition. Lanny Barnes, 36, is in custody.
A 19 year old suspect in Natalee Holloway's disappearance was unconditionally released after six days in detention. Four eyewitnesses noted scratches on his face and prosecutors cited his abrupt departure from Aruba in June as factors in the investigation.
In Brawley California a 27 year old man who became wedged in a chimney claimed he climbed onto the roof to stargaze. Police disagree and arrested him on suspicion of burglary after he removed his pants and waved them near the motion detector.
In Ramallah and the West Bank, Israeli troops surrounded a hideout and captured Ibrahim Hamed, a top Hamas fugitive blamed for attacks that killed dozens of Israelis and five Americans. The 41 year old surrendered after authorities threatened to demolish the site. The arrest marks a morale blow to Hamas amid ongoing violent clashes.
The Senate backed a measure requiring employer checks of workers' legal status via a government site to deter illegal hiring. Supporters argued verification is essential, while critics cited flaws in design. The chamber moved to advance a broad immigration overhaul despite Democratic efforts on legal status for 1.6 million unauthorized immigrants.
The Senate voted overwhelmingly against Sen. Tom Harkin's amendment that would grant legal status to about 12 million illegal immigrants. He argued the immigration reform bill is unworkable due to potential deportations that could split long established families. The plan sought to place 12 million on a path to citizenship, while the broader bill would impose time based rules for entry dates and guest worker paths. The legislation remains on track for a final vote Thursday.
In Baghdad analysts warn progress on stabilizing Iraq may take months or years as violence remains widespread despite the new prime minister prioritizing security and seeking continued American support.
A bomb exploded near a cycle at a Shiite mosque in Baghdad killing 11 and wounding many, part of a deadly Tuesday across Iraq that left about 40 dead. U S and British leaders publicized optimism on a new coalition government while cautioning on Iraq’s stabilization.
Analysts say the fight in Iraq will extend into 2007 with a still undefined government system. The pace means continued bombings kidnappings and U.S. troop casualties in the near term while Prime Minister Maliki pledges strong action and new operations target Baghdad Ramadi and other cities.
An audio tape purportedly of Osama bin Laden circulated on the Internet denying any link between Zacarias Moussaoui and the Sept 11 plot. He says he led the operation and did not assign Moussaoui or any Guantanamo detainees to the mission. He adds none of the hundreds held at Guantanamo were involved.
President Hamid Karzai ordered an inquiry into a U S bombing that killed at least 16 civilians, including people at a religious school, and urged a meeting with the U S commander in Afghanistan. The strike followed Taliban activity in a southern village.
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