Bush backs Petraeus plan amid Iraqi troop drawdown
Defense Secretary Gates says U.S. troop levels in Iraq will stay above 100000 through year end. President Bush allows Gen. David Petraeus time to review July withdrawals and effects, while continuing covert Middle East visits to curb foreign fighters as the war nears its sixth year.
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Iraqi PM Seeks Political Support as Sadr Flank Is Targeted
In Baghdad, Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki unites Sunni and Shiite leaders to isolate Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr amid ongoing clashes in Sadr City. U.S. casualties rise as a soldier dies near Baghdad, while Bush cites a strategic surge shift and orders shorter Army tours. Petraeus expands regional talks to curb foreign fighters, Gates revises drawdown hopes before Senate panel.
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Severe storms flood heartland with floods and power outages
A line of severe thunderstorms and snow swept the central U S, flooding about 180 Missouri roads and damaging roofs in Texas. Rescuers saved nine people from Monett Times offices as Kelly Creek flooded the building and forced a nearby trailer park evacuation. Retailers faced a bleak March with Wal Mart and Costco among few winners as others report sales declines.
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