Egypt's top diplomat kidnapped in Baghdad by gunmen
Thab al-Sherif, 51, chief of the Egyptian diplomatic mission in Baghdad, was seized by eight gunmen after stopping to buy a newspaper. Iraqi insurgents attacked across the heartland, killing at least three policemen and wounding two American soldiers. US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales praised Iraq's democracy during a surprise visit to Baghdad.
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Saudi security forces kill top al-Qaida leader in clash
In Riyadh’s Rawdah district security forces killed al Qaida’s top leader in a 90 minute gunbattle. Moroccan national Younis Mohammed Ibrahim al Hayari died in a dawn raid. Three other suspects were arrested from a list of 36 most wanted terrorists.
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Belgian rider wins Tour leg No. 2
A Belgian cyclist claimed victory in the Tour de France stage two, outsprinting rivals in the final kilometers and moving into a strong position in the general classification. The race featured a challenging route with windy sections and a demanding climb near the finish.
Oxford Woman Works Long and Hard in Garden
Debra Peters in Oxford pursues organic produce with steady effort, reflecting strong belief in sustainable gardening practices. Her routine highlights dedication to homegrown, chemical-free food and community resilience through practical stewardship of soil and plants.
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Birthday on the Fourth of July Sparks Reflections
Middletown residents born on Independence Day share memories of growing up with national celebrations. Larry Kemplin recalls thinking fireworks were for him as a child and Arlene Klafter remembers her father waking her for parade time. Please see BIRTHDAY A3
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Independence Day Birthdays From Famous Figures
Conductor Mitch Miller turns 94, followed by Pauline Phillips Dear Abby at 87 and Eva Marie Saint at 81. Neil Simon reaches 78, George Steinbrenner 75, Ray Pillow 68, Bill Withers 67, Ed Bernard 66, Karolyn Grimes 65, Geraldo Rivera 62, Ralph Johnson 54, Domingo Ortiz 53, and John Waite 50 marking today’s notable birthdays.
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Eva Marie Saint
Neil Simon
George Steinbrenner
Ray Pillow
Bill Withers
Ed Bernard
Karolyn Grimes
Geraldo Rivera
Ralph Johnson
Earth, Wind and Fire
Domingo Ortiz
Widespread Panic
John Waite
Celestial fireworks as NASA probe aims at Tempel 1
In Pasadena California NASA launches an 820 pound copper probe to smash into comet Tempel 1 in a bid to reveal the comet’s core and origins of the solar system. The impact is set for early today as the mothership tracks from 5,000 miles away and records the event with high powered optics.
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Clickers reshape classroom learning across grade levels
An Ohio State professor and educators in Kentucky and England use handheld clickers to connect students with teachers and topics. Interwrite reports over 500000 remotes in use as software logs answers for instant feedback, scoring, and on-the-spot grading.
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Neal H. Hooker
Interwrite
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Bill Reay
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