Bomb attack on Israeli bus adds to regional violence
In northern Israel a suicide bomber killed three on a bus and wounded six as U S envoy Zinni met Palestinian negotiators. The bomber, Samar Abu Suleiman a Jenin resident, sparked celebrations in Jenin refugee camp. Prime Minister Sharon demanded Arafat curb terror before any talks.
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Iowa Census Shows 1.1 Percent Report More Than One Race
A U.S. Census Bureau analysis places Iowa among the states with the smallest share of residents listing more than one race in 2000. Of Iowa's population, 1.1 percent or 31,778 people identified as two or more races, with 6,306 of these Hispanic or Latino. The report notes Hawai i leads and that multi race individuals skew younger, with New York City and Los Angeles having the largest counts.
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Traditional names persist as top picks for 2001 births
The Social Security Administration finds fathers favor classic boy names like Jacob Michael and Joshua, while girls prefer Emily Hannah Madison. Michael rarely regains No 1, Emily holds the top girl spot for six years, with Hannah and Madison in the top 10 since 1997.
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Ford Explorer earns lowest bumper rating in low-speed tests
The Ford Explorer, the top selling SUV, sustained 5432 dollars in bumper damage across four 5 mph crash tests, earning the institute's poorest bumper rating. Chevrolet TrailBlazer showed best performance with 2445 dollars in damage, while Jeep Liberty also rated poor with 5667 dollars. Dodge Ram 1500 improved from prior year with 3843 dollars in damage.
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