Anne Frank tree to be reconsidered for survival
A judge ordered the city to revisit whether the diseased Anne Frank chestnut tree can be saved. The ruling follows authorities weighing the tree's historical link to the hidden girl during World War II.
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War in Iraq toll and local fee cuts dominate regional brief
AP counts 3873 U.S. military deaths in Iraq since March 2003. Linn County will cut online property tax and license renewal fees to 40 cents on December 1. Iowa large employers expect health costs to rise 6.9 percent next year. Gov Culver urges UI to follow proper assault investigation protocol at Hillcrest Hall.
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Gazette Promotes Recycling and Soybean Ink Use
The Gazette urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton 901 Ingleside Dr SW or other local locations. It notes commitment to the future with printed soybean ink and recycled newsprint practices.
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Megan Meier case shows deadly online prank backfires
The Megan Meier tragedy in Missouri highlights cyberbullying and a lethal hoax. Though the boy who spurred the harassment never existed, the Drew parents faced national attention and debate over accountability, safety measures, and the cost of cruel online behavior.
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Court to decide handgun ban case in DC
The Supreme Court will rule on whether Washington DC may ban handguns, a landmark test of the Second Amendment. The case could influence gun-control politics in the 2008 elections and pits individual self defense against militia rights in a formerly major public safety issue.
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Polygamist leader Jeffs jailed for pair of five to life terms
In Utah, Warren Jeffs, head of the FLDS church, received two consecutive five years to life sentences for his role in the 2001 arranged marriage of a 14 year old follower to her 19 year old cousin. Prosecutors say Jeffs enticed Elissa Wall by claiming divine command and threatening salvation.
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Chicago doctor of chemistry student shot in campus area
Amadou Cisse a 29 year old University of Chicago chemistry doctoral candidate from Senegal was fatally shot just weeks from his degree. A staff member was shot nearby and two female students were robbed at gunpoint as security patrols increase after the attack. Police say the robbers may have targeted Cisse in a robbery attempt.
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Pedometers Prove Motivating Weight Loss Aid in Study
Los Angeles researchers report that wearing a pedometer for 18 weeks led to seven extra miles walked weekly and a 0.4 point drop in BMI, saving about 2.5 pounds for a 195 pound, 5 foot 6 inch person. The Journal of the American Medical Association notes broad health impact and potential cost savings.
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Gazette observes Thanksgiving with reduced Thursday hours
The Gazette announces limited operations on Thursday for Thanksgiving. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices close for the day but remain reachable until 11 a.m. Newsroom opens to the public at 4 p.m. Thursday for obituary submissions and Friday morning notices. deadlines and contact numbers provided.
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