McClellan Details Secrecy in Bush White House Culture
Former press secretary Scott McClellan portrays a White House culture of secrecy and tight control of information. He cites Bush demanding few surprises and keeping the press and public in the dark, with aides barred from key meetings and internal discussions.
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Brazil releases photos of uncontacted Amazon tribe
Overflight images show about a dozen Indians outside six huts in Acre Brazil waving bows and arrows. Officials say 68 un contacted groups may exist with 500 people monitored across 1.6 million acres, aiming to protect isolation from encroaching development.
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China to drill relocate 1.3 million after Tangjiashan flood risk
Beijing officials said a three day drill will test relocation procedures for 1.3 million at risk as Tangjiashan Lake threatens homes after the May 12 earthquake. About 200000 near the lake have already been moved while crews carve diversion channels amid rains and aftershocks.
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Man Kills Local Official and Worker Then Self at Kentucky Store
A 55 year old man shot and killed elected official Mag istrate Jimmy Neace and county road employee Lewallen Caudill at Ben s Quick Stop in Hazard Kentucky around 11 30 a m before turning the gun on himself. Neace and Caudill were shot at close range with a shotgun, motive unclear.
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Jerry Fugate
Jimmy Darrell Neace
Lewallen Caudill
Kyle Wolfe
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Judge approves $24 million pet food settlement in Camden
A federal judge in Camden approved a 24 million settlement for thousands of pet owners after tainted pet food sickened many animals and caused about 1500 deaths from wheat gluten linked to Menu Foods Inc. The deal resolves over 100 lawsuits filed in the United States and Canada, with reimbursement for documented medical costs and up to 900 dollars for undocumented expenses. The defendants had already paid 8 million prior settlements.
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Canada
Sherrie Lavett
Menu Foods Inc
Gunman Kills Eight at Shiite Mosque Attack
In a predominantly Shiite town a gunman opened fire inside a mosque killing at least eight worshippers and wounding dozens, sparking fears of sectarian violence.
Eight killed in mosque attack in Kohal Amran Yemen
A gunman opened fire during Friday prayers at a Kohal mosque in Amran, killing eight worshippers and wounding 26 others. The attacker, described as deranged by officials, was arrested. The incident follows a May 2 bombing at a Shiite mosque in Saadah and underscores rising mosque-targeted violence in northern Yemen.
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Amran
Saadah
University survey links AlcoholEdu to student drinking shifts
The 2007-08 findings show high school seniors with 47 percent chugging alcohol 55 percent taking shots and 71 percent playing drinking games. UI freshmen in 2007 were more permissive of underage drinking than peers and more likely to attend events with drinking.
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Josh Paulsen
Iowa City
District weighs Arabic program options after grant deadline
The district considers continuing Arabic at Kalona Elementary and potentially hiring the current instructor Zahra Alattar. A new federal grant deadline passed, leaving options like using district funds or an instructional support levy. National interest in Arabic programs grows as enrollments rise nationwide.
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Nancy Hurd
Zahra Alattar
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Mid-Prairie
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