Bush defends plan for action to oust Saddam Hussein
Congress and the American people demand clear evidence of ties to al Qaida and justification for pre emptive force. Bush urges restraint yet asserts authority to act if Iraq links to terrorism are proven. Describes Saddam as a ruthless dictator and warns against unrestrained intervention.
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Bush
Saddam Hussein
Congress
Iraq
al-Qaida
Saddam
America
United Nation
Kuwait
Bush comments follow Palestinian bus bombing in Israel
President Bush warns of possible renewed violence after a Palestinian bomber killed people on a northern Israel bus during the morning rush. Senator Biden questions Iraq war timing and cost while miners savored survivors after a Pennsylvania rescue.
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President Bush
Israel
Randy Housel
Pennsylvania
Today in History highlights and notable past events
On Aug 5 1962 Marilyn Monroe was found dead in Los Angeles. Key milestones include 1861 income tax first levied, 1884 Statue of Liberty cornerstone laid, 1914 first electric traffic lights, 1924 Little Orphan Annie debut, 1957 American Bandstand network debut, 1963 nuclear test ban treaty, 1980 Hurricane Allen in Haiti, 1981 air traffic controllers fired, 1984 Richard Burton died, 2000 Alec Guinness died, 2010s civil rights charges in LA beatings case, 2000s Clinton budget tax laws milestone.
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Marilyn Monroe
Los Angeles
Bedloe’s Island
New York Harbor
Hin
Cleveland
Ohio
Harold Gray
Dick Clark
ABC
Moscow
Allen
Haiti
Sir Alec Guinness
Southern England
California
Rodney King
Clinton
Government locates disaster payments to drought affected farms
Government seeks input on disaster aid for farmers and ranchers harmed by this summer's drought. Residents can vote or comment by email or via fax at the provided extension, with attention to BUZZ.
Could a Latin American pope lead the church’s next era
The Guatemala and Mexico visit of Pope John Paul II fueled speculation about a Latin American pope. Observers weigh whether such a pope would influence Catholicism in the region, fight poverty and corruption, and shape church politics while noting current papabile cardinals from Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, Honduras.
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John Paul II
Guatemala
Mexico
Vatican
Latin America
Juan Diego
Pedro de San José Betancur
Pedro de San José
Callistus III
Alexander VI
Alexander
Dario Castrillon
Norberto Rivera
Mexico City
Jaime Ortega Y Alamino
Havana
Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga
College of Cardinals
Spain
Portugal
Italy
St. Peter
Poland
John Paul I
Castro
Cuba
Treaty to protect women’s rights urged in global protest
Amnesty International USA urges the United States to ratify CEDAW as abuses against women persist worldwide. The piece cites Guatemalan, Nigerian, Moldovan, and Afghan cases to emphasize the need for an international standard protecting women’s rights and ending gender based violence. Rhea Johnson of Amnesty International USA is quoted.
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Odn
Alvarado Pena
Bariya Ibrahim Magazu
Valentina
Israel
Moldova
United States
Afghanistan
Iran
Sudan
CEDAW
Botswana
Japan
Tanzania
Costa Rica
Turkey
Nepal
South Africa
Republic of Korea
Ukraine
U.S
Summer trip to Trinidad and Tobago with family
A personal travel sketch from a Kansas writer describing daughter and family living in Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago. The piece covers climate fruit trees and wildlife yards and fences era details. history notes from Columbus to independence. Trinidadian diversity and religious groups. daily life in Port of Spain with modern conveniences and busy harbor. Dolores Hope contact appears at the end.
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Kansas
Mexico City
Port-of-Spain
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Caribbean Sea
North Atlantic Ocean
Venezuela
Christopher Columbus
Trinidad
Spain
B.C
South America
Caribbean
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Icart
Entary
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King Features Syndicate
Rhea Johnson
Amnesty International USA
Amnesty-Usa
Delaware
T&t
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Dolores Hope
Dandhope
Juno.com
Dolores Hope Garden City Telegram
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