Florida fears storm full fury unfolds across Florida
Hurricane Frances neared Florida's east coast on Saturday with 60 mile wide eye and 4 mph crawl a marathon like advance that forecasters warned would continue across the state. Power outages rose to about 2 million as trees roofs and boats suffered damage and 10 000 cruise ship passengers remained at sea awaiting ports. The storm was forecast to bring 8 to 12 inches of rain with as much as 20 inches in some areas ahead of its slow progress.
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Frances Hammers Florida as Hurricane Frances tears ashore
A major disaster is declared in Frances affected counties enabling federal aid. The storm shuts down Florida majorly with 90 to 105 mph winds, prompting evacuations, flood rescues on Grand Bahama, and deaths with a missing person in the Bahamas chain. A Cedar Rapids student evacuates to Georgia to wait out the storm.
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Hawkeye Express runs late for Iowa opener
The Hawkeye Express from Coralville to Kinnick Stadium launched with delays. The first train left about 9:15 a.m. instead of 8:30, leaving over 1,000 fans waiting as crews completed just three trips instead of five.
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Hawkeyes Defeat Kent State 39 to 7 in Big Upset
Iowa Hawkeyes routed Kent State 39 to 7 in a decisive football win. Strong offensive line and standout defense propelled the upset as fans roared for a dominating performance at home.
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Emerging GOP field quietly lays groundwork for 2008
Rod Boshart reports from New York that while campaign chants echoed at Madison Square Garden, a notable Republican faction is already preparing for a 2008 bid. Senator Chuck Grassley says about six prominent Republicans will start visiting Iowa regularly from January 21, 2005, signaling early groundwork for implied candidacies.
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Bush pushes ahead of Kerry in early polls report
Teresa Heinz Kerry is hospitalized briefly in Iowa as the campaign trail advances. Police report 44 arrests as women accuse Bush supporters of targeted actions. Bush thanks volunteers for their work amid a busy campaign period.
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Parents keep boomerang kids at home with love and talk
Jim O Neal profiles Howard and Judy Chapman of Marion whose son Jonathan 22 moved back after college. They opted for flexible stay until Aug 1 to avoid rigidity. Census data show rising boomerang households as 55 percent of 18 to 24 year old men and 46 percent of women live with parents in 2002, totaling 4.23 million. The piece highlights warmth and open communication as keys to harmony.
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