Troops raid Tikrit homes hunt Saddam loyalists
More than 100 U S troops stormed residences in Tikrit early today targeting Saddam loyalists accused of financing or coordinating attacks on U S soldiers. Four wanted men were arrested as raids followed tips from detained Iraqis and intelligence sources.
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Dalai Lama dedicates Bloomington interfaith temple
The Dalai Lama urged religious practice as lived faith during his Bloomington stop on a 16 day US tour. He dedicated the Tibetan Cultural Center temple directed by Thubten Norbu and addressed thousands in attendance.
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Edwards ends bid for Senate to seek presidential run
North Carolina Senator John Edwards will not seek re election to the U S Senate in 2004 to devote energy to a presidential bid. The decision was conveyed in a letter to state Democratic Party chairwoman Barbara Allen by Edwards and confirmed by party officials. Rep Richard Burr emerged as the likely Republican challenger to Edwards in the upcoming race.
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Debated Find Could Be Blackbeard’s Last Prize
Archaeologists probe a burned shipwreck off Ocracoke Inlet North Carolina to see if it is Blackbeard’s final prize versus a Civil War era vessel. Experts note length and location keep the theory plausible despite doubts about the piracy link.
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California recall race focuses on Proposition 54 data limits
In Fresno both leading candidates Cruz Bustamante and Arnold Schwarzenegger frame Proposition 54 as a key test. Bustamante redirects 3.8 million in questioned contributions from unions and tribes to oppose the measure. Schwarzenegger, while facing immigration questions, says he also opposes the data limits. Opponents warn the measure would curb civil rights data used to spot discrimination.
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