Bush visits Fort Carson amid Iraq toll and public worry
President Bush toured Fort Carson Colorado to reassure families after 31 soldiers died in Iraq. He pledged that sacrifices would keep America safe while addressing rising public concern as polls show split views on the war. The visit followed two US soldier deaths in Mosul and a new defense bill signing expanding civilian control and veteran benefits.
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U S soldiers killed in Mosul spark Iraqi resentment
In Mosul Ras al Jadda neighborhood two U S soldiers were killed when ambushed and dragged from their car. Witnesses noted brutality but Iraqi reactions varied with some condemning as occupiers while others voiced hardened resentment. Pentagon later said no evidence of throat slashing or body mutilation and that the car was robbed. Command Sgt Maj Jerry L Wilson of Thom son Georgia and Spec Rel A Ravagoio of Glendale California were identified.
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Pentagon cites engine failure in U S helicopter crash
Pentagon officials said the MH 53 transport helicopter crash near Bagram Afghanistan killed five U S service members and wounded eight after an engine problem. Officials said there was no indication of hostile fire and soldiers searched the burned wreckage at the scene amid snow covered mountains.
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Snowstorm Dumps Heavy Snow Across Upper Midwest
The season’s first major snowstorm blanketed Minnesota with hazardous highways as more than a foot of snow fell in the region. Wisconsin saw continued heavy snow through Monday, with over 10 inches in far northern areas and 14.6 inches at Crane Lake near the Canadian border. The Twin Cities received about 6 inches, and Iowa’s northwestern corner saw up to 4 inches.
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Jackson launches Web site to proclaim his innocence
Michael Jackson unveiled a Web site to present his side in the child molestation case with a six paragraph statement calling the charges a big lie. Spokesman Stuart Backerman said the site will provide official communications to media and fans. Dell said tech support for corporate customers will move to call centers in Texas Idaho and Tennessee.
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Georgia interim leader pledges elections and repeal of emergency
In her first national address Nino Burdzhanadze promised elections within 45 days restored parliament and repealed the state of emergency imposed by Eduard Shevardnadze before his ouster. She urged Georgians to cooperate and reaffirmed a pro Western course.
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Dell halts Indian tech support for corporate customers
Dell Inc. stops using an India based technical support center after complaints about communication difficulties with representatives. The move affects calls from corporate customers in the United States and comes amid ongoing dissatisfaction with language and clarity.
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Boeing fires CFO over unethical defense-Contract concerns
Boeing dismissed chief financial officer Mike Sears for negotiating the hire of former Air Force official Darleen Druyun, who also lost her job in the Missile Defense Systems unit. Both executives allegedly covered up the misconduct as government investigations proceed.
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