T Ball Teams Play at White House South Lawn
Former Major League pitcher Dave Dravecky serves as honorary first base coach during a T-ball game on the White House South Lawn. Michael Andrews of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, receives congratulations as the event unfolds on a Sunday with coverage continued on Page A4.
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New Planet HD 37605b Detected Near Betelgeuse
Astronomers deduced a planet orbiting HD 37605 in Orion by star wiggling, confirming HD 37605b as a gas giant at least 2.8 times Jupiter’s mass. It completes an orbit every 54 days, about 140 light years away, making it the 123rd planet found outside the solar system. Discovery reported in The Dallas Morning News online edition.
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Insurgent Attacks Kill Three U S Soldiers Near Baghdad
Insurgents ambushed two U S patrols north of Baghdad on Sunday killing three soldiers and a civilian while wounding others. In Samarra a roadside bomb and exchange of fire killed two more soldiers and wounded three. The Philippine government rejected an insurgent ultimatum to withdraw its peacekeeping force, though the deadline was extended briefly.
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Simpson takes over Preble County Sheriff job after sudden death
Mike Simpson was appointed sheriff of Preble County after Sheriff Tom Hayes died from an aneurysm during surgery on December 3. The 37-year-old, son of a longtime department member, says the role brings heavy responsibilities and he plans to retire after a five-year term, with FBI National Academy training already completed.
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Spider survey tops Buckeye state arachnids study
Ohio State University Marion researchers lead an Ohio Department of Natural Resources survey counting spiders in Ohio. The 1924 census found 324 species while current work notes 583 identified so far, with 3 500 potential North American species. investigators say apparent rise reflects more thorough searching, not spider movement.
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Bush Cheney ticket rumors fuel GOP chatter
Rumors of a Cheney exit gain traction in some Republican circles but President Bush praises his vice president. Bush says Cheney provides crucial advice while denying a plan to replace him. Former senator D Amato floated Powell or McCain as possible replacements.
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