Kerry apologizes for botched Iraq joke during campaign flap
Senator John Kerry apologized for a botched joke about President Bush’s Iraq policy that drew GOP accusations of insulting U S troops. He argued the White House was twisting his words and said Republicans use the controversy to smear Democrats ahead of midterm elections.
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Gunmen abduct Iraqi basketball official and coach in Baghdad
Gunmen seized Khalid Nejim, head of the Iraqi basketball federation and a national coach, and Issam Khalef, a blind athletics coach, from a youth club on Palestine Street in eastern Baghdad amid security lift around Sadr City. The abductions follow roadblock removals ordered by Prime Minister al Maliki and amid rising threats to sports figures.
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Bush backs Cheney and Rumsfeld to finish term
President Bush said in an AP interview he wants Vice President Dick Cheney and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to stay until his term ends. He defended their performance amid Iraq war criticism and noted sanctions on North Korea despite talks.
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Pulitzer Prize author William Styron dies at 81
Pulitzer winner William Styron died in Martha's Vineyard at 81 from pneumonia. Daughter Alexandra confirmed the death. Styron had long battles with ill health. Friends like Kurt Vonnegut mourned him as a strong language master and public figure associated with liberal causes.
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