Chicago balcony collapse kills a dozen at party
In Lincoln Park early Sunday a third floor balcony failed, dropping as many as 50 partygoers. Twelve died, 57 plus injured, many on porches below. Survivors recalled chaos as rescue efforts began and victims were pulled from rubble. Most victims were in their early 20s, many New Trier High graduates.
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Hepburn Dies At 96 Icon Of Film And Feminist Spirit
Katharine Hepburn, iconic actress and author of stages and screen classics, died at 96 in Old Saybrook Connecticut. The Philadelphia Story Morning Glory Guess Who's Coming to Dinner A Lion in Winter On Golden Pond were among her Oscar winning roles. She lived a bold life with ties to Spencer Tracy and a lasting Hollywood legacy.
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Palestinian factions declare Gaza truce as Israeli pullout begins
Hamas and Islamic Jihad suspended military operations for three months, while Fatah announced a six month pause. Israeli troops started withdrawing from northern Gaza under U S backed road map terms, with Washington urging further progress toward peace.
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UN pushes for peace in Liberia
Security Council members and West African leaders plan an international peace force for Liberia. Nigeria would lead regional troops with major US support urged. Cameroon's Ayafor says the U S role is crucial as Bush presses for Charles Taylor to step down as an indicted war crimes suspect.
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U S launches Sidewinder raid across central Iraq
The United States begins Operation Sidewinder with air and ground sweeps in central Iraq from the Iranian border to north of Baghdad. More than 20 towns are raided and at least 60 suspects are captured as Lt Col Mark Young vows overwhelming force. No U S casualties reported.
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