Flooding and clashes top New Era debris from Kansas to Gaza
Northeast Kansas saw up to a foot of rain causing flash flooding with airboats used to rescue stranded residents. Jefferson County reported about a foot while Jackson County logged up to 10 inches. Governor Sebelius declared emergencies in four counties. In Gaza clashes between Palestinian security forces and Hamas left at least three dead and 50 injured near Gaza City, amid Israel’s withdrawal. Portugal and Europe brace for an annular solar eclipse, the sun obscured by the moon creating a bright fiery rim and a drop in temperatures.
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North Korea to resume full scale food rationing
Seoul reports North Korea plans to restart nationwide food distribution after ending grain sales. A U N World Food Program said cereals will cease in markets by Oct. 1 and public distribution centers will assume countrywide distribution, following prior cuts in July 2002.
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Pope opens synod with bishops in Rome on Eucharist
Pope Benedict XVI welcomes 250 plus bishops from 118 countries for a three week synod in St. Peter's Basilica. The meeting discusses Eucharist policy, priest shortages, and lay participation while addressing questions over politicians who support abortion rights and remarried Catholics. Bishop Donald Trautman criticizes the document for insufficient focus on priest shortages and parish closures in the United States.
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Boat capsizes on Lake George killing twenty
A 40-foot glass enclosed tour boat carrying seniors from Trenton Michigan and others overturned on Lake George while conditions were calm. Sheriff Larry Cleveland said the cause was not ruled out and the incident killed at least 20 with more than two dozen injured. The Ethan Allen capsized about 3 p.m. near the village north of Albany as passengers struggled to respond.
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Fatal boat accidents prompt life jacket debate
A review lists several deadly vessel incidents from 1999 to 2004 including a Baltimore water taxi capsize that killed five, a Staten Island ferry crash with 11 deaths, and a Oregon coast charter boat sinking. The report notes variable life jacket use and rapid rescue efforts with multiple hospitalizations.
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Insurgents in QAIM battle as Marines press two-day offensive
US troops fought insurgents holed in houses and driving hazardous vehicles near the Syrian border in QAIM during a wider Euphrates River valley offensive. Al Qaida in Iraq claimed two Marines were captives and threatened harm if Sunni detainees are not freed, a claim the US said appears false as checks proceed. Iraqi leaders show rifts ahead of October constitutional vote with Kurdish president calling for the prime minister to step down.
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Carousel Nissan liquidates used cars at Iowa City event
Carousel Nissan of Iowa City launches a four day liquidation sale at Kmart on Highway 6 offering over 200 units with payments from 79 dollars monthly and no payments till 2006. Credit approvals on the spot, dealers promise up to 75 percent off and a $2000 minimum trade in.
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