Assault on Samarra as US Iraqi forces push to city center
U S and Iraqi forces launched a major offensive to retake Samarra 60 miles north of Baghdad. By afternoon they held about 80 percent of the city with 96 insurgents killed and 1 American soldier dead. Reports cited 3,000 U S troops and 109 insurgents killed per CNN. A Turkish worker Yahlin Kaya was rescued as fighting disrupted daily life and damaged homes.
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Kansas teacher Brazil to Russia exchange trip sparks learning
Garden City's Bernal travels to Russia visiting gymnasiums with Sergei Baikov to discuss education, share US schooling insights, and bring back lessons for students. He cites past Costa Rica trips highlighting funding gaps and aims to inspire students to value education and global perspectives.
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Debate highlights gulf over Iraq and foreign policy
In a tense face off at the University of Miami Bush and Kerry clash over Iraq. Bush defends wartime decisions and asserts world safety with Saddam’s removal while Kerry cites the 87 billion vote and calls for stronger international coalitions. They also contrast on North Korea and Iran policy in a high stakes campaign turn.
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Great American Bake Sale aids hunger relief across communities
Tyson shares poultry prize with agencies chased through the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse in Wichita. Mexican American Ministries Executive Director Penney Schwab notes the food bank runs low year round and relies on donations for protein. Each organization receives 10 666 pounds of chicken to boost holiday food boxes. Emmaus House faces severe shortages amid minimal distributions. Two other awards go to an Oklahoma City plant for most money raised per capita and to Joslin DC for highest total. Seventy five percent of proceeds stay local to support summer and after school programs, while 25 percent fund poverty areas and anti hunger causes.
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House Defeats Gay Marriage Amendment Reflects Election Politics
The House backed the gay marriage ban 191 Republicans and 36 Democrats, while 158 Democrats, 27 Republicans, and one independent voted against it. The vote comes as lawmakers push other social issues like gun rights and the pledge of allegiance, with the Senate unlikely to act this session. President Bush urged action amid battleground state surveys showing moral values influence about a quarter of his supporters.
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