Iraqi forces halt retreat north near Nasiriyah
U S and allied forces faced a pause in Iraq's retreat toward Baghdad as about 10 000 troops of the Al Nida division halted near Nasiriyah 120 miles from the Kuwaiti border. Officials warned of potential further Iraqi moves and vowed to enforce regional security with air and ground forces if needed.
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Two African Dinosaurs Discovered in Niger and Sahara
AP reports bones from two new African dinosaur species dated 130 million years ago in a lush Sahara region. The hunter Afrovenator abakensis about 27 feet, and a 60-foot plant eater similar to brontosaurus, unnamed, with a 6 foot thigh bone. Paul Sereno leads University of Chicago team.
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Brießy Weekend Llama Lovers Gather at Collins Plaza
More than 50 llama fanciers from around the Midwest will gather at the Collins Plaza Hotel this weekend. Details on page 1B.
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Collins Plaza Hotel
Marquette riverboat awaits license due to small non profit board
The Miss Marquette riverboat casino in Fort Madison awaits a license after the Marquette Gaming Corp. nonprofit has only three members. Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission officials want more board participation to handle projected $60 million yearly revenues and avoid political interference. Suggestions include expanding to five or nine members, with potential cross-community appointments. License decisions slated for the Nov. 4 or Nov. 18 meetings. opening could slip from mid November to December. Diamond Jo Riverboat owners raised a protest about a fourth riverboat on the Upper Mississippi.
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Wholesale prices fall broadest since last year
A drop of 0.5 percent in the Labor Department Producer Price Index led the decline, with coffee, gasoline and new autos driving the fall. Stocks jumped early, the Dow rose about 14.8 points, and Treasury yields slipped to 7.85 percent as investors priced in cooler inflation and potential Fed steadiness.
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Oldest rookie in Cedar Rapids police steps to new beat
Bill Feldmann at 43 becomes Cedar Rapids Police Department’s oldest rookie in memory as he joins a class of 18 new officers bringing total sworn staff to 183. Training chief Tom Erceg notes most rookies are in their early to mid 20s, with many college educated and fewer ex-military. Feldmann hopes his path inspires others to pursue policing regardless of age.
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