Editorial warns on lax justice after Thurman stalking case
A former patient rejects a plea to enter a mental health program over stalking Uma Thurman, highlighting failure to flag dangerous individuals and citing Virginia Tech and an Omaha mall shooter as examples. The column urges stricter court action to prevent violence and questions ongoing tolerance of potential threats.
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Baghdad's fragile return to life along Abu Nawas Street
A reporter sketches Baghdad’s fragile return to public life on Abu Nawas Street, noting painted blast barriers, renewed parks and fish restaurants, and 24 hour security checks by U.S. troops and Iraqi guards. Residents voice cautious optimism, but warn that without political gains and stability, al-Qaida could rebound.
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Awakening
Anbar
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Jordan
Syria
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Petraeus
Baghad
Ali
Transmission tower toppled at KANU radio plant
Officials probed possible sabotage after a 110,000 watt KANU transmitter collapsed, leaving the station off air. The 700 foot tower failure halted broadcasting with unclear restart timing. The incident followed by unrelated note about the Sons and Daughters of New England meeting in Boston and a campus dispute among Young Democrats at the university, reflecting broader 1907 local news.
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Public Forum Smarter housing and energy future ideas
A letter argues for smarter development to protect forests and cut energy use. It favors underground hillside housing, passive solar panels, rooftop gardens, and new building materials to curb environmental damage and costs. It urges real estate dialogue and a shift to sustainable design for future subdivisions.
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Jillian J. Sheridan
Lawrence
Questions on Iran weapons program and US bunker buster bombs
The letter from Brent Garner prompts queries about which country has developed bunker buster bombs, whether tests will occur, how many such bombs exist, their cost, and the author questions US strategic mindset.
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G. Hickam
Lawrence
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Andy Timmons
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