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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2010
Page
7
The White House expressed support for advancing the repeal of the don’t ask don’t tell policy while allowing more time for implementation. A budget office letter backed removing the Clinton era ban even as the Pentagon reviews the system.
Ban Ki moon joined the United States in pressuring North Korea after the Cheonan sinking that killed 46 South Korean sailors. Evidence was described as overwhelming and troubling as Pyongyang was blamed. The U S announced joint naval drills with South Korea.
FBI data show property crimes and violent offenses down about 5 percent in 2009, marking the third straight year of declines despite the recession. Experts caution that long term trends depend on prevention and services for at risk youth amid high unemployment. In Phoenix property crimes fell over 20 percent and homicides 25 percent.
Pentagon figures show 94 000 troops in Afghanistan and 92 000 in Iraq, signaling a shift in focus as Obama plans to draw down in Iraq by 2012 and begin withdrawals from Afghanistan in 2011. The president warned of tougher days ahead and boosted a course of continued international cooperation.
Shane Bauer proposed to Sarah Shourd in Tehran's Evin Prison with a ring made from shirt threads, as the two American hikers imprisoned since last July along the Iraq Iran border plan to wed after release. Bauer’s mother said the engagement shows hope, with Josh Fattal set to stand as best man.
Jamaica security forces fight masked gunmen linked to drug kingpin Christopher Coke for a second day as helicopters circle West Kingston. Explosions rumble as troops assault Coke's Tivoli Gardens base amid heavy fire and barricaded streets.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says 84 percent of motorists wore seat belts in 2009, a record high though 45 million Americans remain unbuckled. He notes an average of 38 unbelted deaths per day and cites 14,000 fatalities in 2008. Michigan led at 98 percent, Wyoming at 67.6 percent, Iowa at 93.1 percent.
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