Humberto’s rapid rise shocks hurricane experts
The Houston area woke to a hurricane after 18 hours from a tropical low, reaching Category 1 status at 85 mph before landfall near Beaumont and Port Arthur. Scientists call it a rare, historic 150 year record event, noting 100000 without power and refinery shutdowns in Texas.
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Braley undergoes cancer surgery in Iowa
U S congressman Bruce Braley of Iowa underwent successful surgery to remove a basal cell carcinoma from his right cheek. The 49 year old Rep. Braley rested at his Waterloo home and planned a normal schedule after the procedure.
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Warner announces bid for Senate as GOP mobilizes online
Former Governor Mark Warner launches a bid for the U.S. Senate from Virginia, vowing to win the seat held by retiring Republican Sen. John Warner. GOP responds with a newDontMarkWarner.com website to oppose him.
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Sunni tribal leader Abdul-Sattar Abu Risha killed in Iraq bombing
The high profile U S ally, Sheikh Abdul Sattar Abu Risha, was killed by a bomb outside his Ramadi desert compound days after meeting President Bush. Police reported the vehicle blast killed him and at least two bodyguards amid claims of Islamic group involvement.
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Sunni sheik Abdul-Sattar Abu Risha killed in roadside bombing
Abdul-Sattar Abu Risha, a key leader in the U.S.-backed anti al-Qaida revolt, died Thursday when a roadside bomb struck his convoy. The incident heightens security concerns in the region and strips a prominent tribal leader from the movement.
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