High Holy Days strain as cantors adapt to changing roles
Jewish leaders face intensified training and broader duties ahead of the High Holy Days. Cantors prepare for expanded responsibilities, while synagogues reassess leadership models. Community members await services as training gaps and resource needs become focal points.
Officials study al-Qaida videotape for signals
U S intelligence assesses a video attributed to al-Qaida No 2 Ayman al-Zawahri. Officials weigh whether the message aims to rally followers or signal possible future attacks while noting bin Laden security concerns and past Sept 11 anniversaries. The reward for information on al-Zawahri stands at 25 million dollars.
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Wall Street Likes AK Stock on Upgrades
Financial analysts upgrade AK stock highlighting potential gains from recent steel price hikes. The note appears on Page A6 as part of market coverage.
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Bush campaign stops in Ohio swing county aided by Zell Miller
President Bush barnstorms Ohio with a rally in Portsmouth and another in Chillicothe backed by Zell Miller who urged Democrats to vote Bush. He drew about 2 100 in Portsmouth and 15 000 in Chillicothe, plus stops in Huntington and Ironton while noting Ohio’s slower regional jobs recovery and tying it to national pro growth policies.
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Bush Opens Lead Over Kerry in AP Poll
An Associated Press poll shows President Bush holds a fall campaign lead over Senator Kerry seven weeks before Election Day. Bush is viewed as decisive strong and likable, with a 23 point edge on keeping the United States safe. Cheney leads Edwards 51 to 46 among likely voters, with Nader at 1 percent.
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Florida facing third hurricane in a month as Ivan looms
Florida residents and tourists flee as Hurricane Ivan strengthens to near Category 5 and targets the Keys after Charley and Frances. Power outages from Frances persist for over 250,000 homes while sewage backups rise in Palm Beach County. Ivan’s path heads toward Jamaica and Cuba with Jamaica expected to be hit early Saturday.
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Sept 11 families gain clout as lobbyists in Washington
Families of Sept 11 victims shift from advocacy to influence policy makers. They secured a bipartisan commission and access to classified files, prompting reforms in intelligence and FBI practices. With elections looming, lawmakers warn progress may stall in a lame duck session while Bush proposes a new intelligence chief with budget control.
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