Riverside wins gambling referendums with statewide license push
Voters in six counties including Black Hawk and Webster approved a referendum for gambling on an excursion boat at Catfish Bend Casinos in Riverside. The project, an $80 million facility with a hotel and golf course, would be partly owned by the Kehl Family and local investors. Despite victory, opponents warn licenses still face hurdles and governance steps before any concession.
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Bush vows no relent in war on terror at Iowa rally
President Bush declared he will never relent in defending America against terrorism as he campaigned in Iowa. Democratic rival Kerry mocked the speech, while backers praised Bush on education health care and energy plans and asked for unity.
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Republicans Roll Out Compassion Image At Bush Nomination
A parade of speakers, including Jenna and Barbara Bush, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, framed George W. Bush as a compassionate leader to 2,508 delegates. Police arrested over 560 protesters as midtown Manhattan blocked off areas near the Garden.
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Iowa Values Fund revival eyed with tax cut plan
Gov. Tom Vilsack signaled approval of a revived Iowa Values Fund with $70 million in accelerated depreciation tax relief and workers compensation reforms. The package would fund existing proposals and require January review to decide on reinstating the full $503 million program after a court voided the original law.
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Israel seeks Hebron action after deadly bombing
Israel plans a possible Hebron military operation after a suicide bombing killed many near Beersheba. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, briefed by security advisers, pushes Gaza withdrawal despite the attack, citing the barrier build between Israel and the West Bank. The Ashdod and Haifa bombings mark the deadliest events in months.
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Three new Earth sized planets found outside our solar system
Washington researchers announce three new exoplanets likely smaller and possibly rocky, close in size to Earth and potentially habitable zones. The find suggests plenty of similar worlds may exist, though these planets are mostly too hot for life with one in a lukewarm zone.
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Hollinger probe accuses Conrad Black of loot plan
An internal Hollinger investigation says former CEO Conrad Black and associate David Radler colluded to siphon more than 400 million dollars from the firm over seven years, seeking cash to feed a ravenous appetite.
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Florida Supreme Court weighs Terri Schiavo case legality
The Florida Supreme Court questioned if legislation enabling Gov. Bush to order Terri Schiavo's feeding tube reinsertion circumvents the courts. Justices debated whether Terri's Law, enacted last October, aimed to bypass trial court rulings amid the ongoing right to die battle.
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More Than 1000 Use Vouchers to Flee D C Schools
Washington AP reports the first federally funded voucher program draws 1 011 students placed in 53 private and parochial schools as eligible applicants remain under review. Officials call the response overwhelming as the new program targets troubled public schools in the nation s capital.
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93 year old celebrates birthday with airplane jump
In Caldwell Idaho a 93 year old woman named Laree Kohtz from Burley marked her birthday by leaping from an airplane. She has six children 35 grandchildren 75 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren and hinted she may pursue another adventure but kept details private.
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