Arafat Dead at 75 Ends Elusive Palestinian Dream
Yasser Arafat, longtime Palestinian icon and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, died at 75 after a month long illness in a French hospital. The Ra mallah leader, who guided the Palestinian struggle through war and peace, left a controversial legacy as he faced Israeli pressure and internal autocracy in the West Bank and Gaza. His death was mourned by many Palestinians who valued his struggle for identity yet opposed his governing methods.
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Franklin schools to put levy back on ballot
Franklin school board votes to restore an operating tax levy on the May ballot. The decision follows ongoing budget discussions and aims to support district operations and programs. Local residents may see a tax measure on the upcoming election slate.
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Veterans Day reflections from Ohio National Guard members
Four Ohio Army National Guard soldiers reflect on duty patriotism and Veterans Day meaning. Thornton discusses 21 years of service, Iraq deployment, and readjusting to family life. Kemplin recalls 9/11 motivation, MP deployment, and earning respect from peers. Richardson reflects on 16 years as a career soldier, 19 month Iraq tour, and balancing family after service.
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New Gen American Veteran Tonia McCurdy Found Strength in Service
1LT Tonia McCurdy of the Ohio Army National Guard reflects on identity as a veteran after a year in Iraq with the 371st Corps Support Group. Now working at the Middletown armory, she supports families of the fallen while weighing corporate options. Her view shifts from aging heroic imagery to a younger, diverse veteran generation.
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Militants vow revenge on Iraqi leaders after Fallujah raid
A video posted on an Islamist site and broadcast by Al Jazeera shows 20 Iraqi soldiers captured during Fallujah operations. The militants pledge not to kill the prisoners on tape but warn future captives may be killed. Prime Minister Ayad Allawi was singled out for tribal actions.
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Bush pushes Social Security reform plan after re election
President Bush moves to revive a broad Social Security overhaul after his re election. The proposal would partially privatize via personal accounts modeled on 401(k) plans, routing 2 percent of payroll taxes to private accounts while 4.2 percent plus employer taxes fund benefits, addressing a projected long term funding shortfall.
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Bush taps Gonzales as new attorney general
President Bush nominated White House counsel Alberto Gonzales to be attorney general. If confirmed, he would be the first Hispanic to lead the Justice Department and pledges a steadfast commitment to justice for every American. He spoke of respect for the law amid debate over wartime security policies.
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Fallujah assault escalates after deadly Iraq clash
Insurgent attack on a central Iraq British checkpoint kills three soldiers and an Iraqi interpreter, while U S forces pound Fallujah with airstrikes and artillery. Two Marines die and four are injured in Anbar, and a U S soldier is killed by a roadside bomb near Balad. The Black Watch unit had been moved toward Fallujah, raising casualties to 73 British troops in Iraq.
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