Sunni group endorses plan and detainee benefits in Iraq
One of Iraq's largest Sunni Arab groups backs the prime minister's national reconciliation plan as the government announces reinstatement of detained-turned-freed employees and re-entry for students to finish exams. Attacks kill dozens across cities, with U.S. military fatalities noted.
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Democrats push for wage increase vote in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg Democrats in the state House say they will seek a final vote on raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage. They contrast House and Senate versions and may accept a Senate compromise while vowing parliamentary moves if Republicans block action this week.
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Koreas China seek to halt North Korea missile test
South Korea's Ban Ki-moon and China's Li Zhaoxing led closed talks in Beijing to urge North Korea to abandon plans for a long-range missile test and to resume six-nation negotiations on its nuclear program while President Bush called for Pyongyang to declare intentions.
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Missouri halts executions over lethal injection flaws
A federal judge blocked Missouri executions pending new protocols after finding procedural flaws including a dyslexic drug mixer and absent written drug level guidelines. The court gave the corrections department until July 15 to establish a safe method addressing risks of unconstitutional pain.
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Independence Day obituary deadline notice
In observance of the Independence Day holiday The News will publish a morning edition July 4 with delivery times similar to the Weekend paper. Because of the earlier press time, the obituary deadline is 2 30 p.m. Monday July 3 with Lugene Hudson as obituary reporter reachable at 724 654 6651 ext 620.
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Weather Center Forecast Shows Warm Intervals and Storms
Wednesday brings a high in the upper 70s with isolated thunderstorms and a low near 59. Thursday expects a high in the mid 70s with a few thunderstorms. Extended outlook calls for sun and clouds into Friday with highs in the mid 70s and low 50s, sunrise at 5 51 a.m. and sunset at 8 58 p.m.
Lottery results from Pennsylvania and Ohio drawings
The night daily shows 836 for Pennsylvania Big 4 2026 eCash 5 numbers 13 20 26 31 and eLucky For Life 21 24 27 31 32 38. The Midday Daily lists 505 and Big 4 4310. Ohio drawings include Night Pick 3 488 Pick 4 5284 Rolling Cash 5 7 16 21 22 23 and Day Pick 3 231 Pick 4 9479.
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Today in History highlights key events across 1844 to 1991
The list recalls Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith killed in Carthage in 1844, telegraph links in 1847, the 1893 stock crash, Cherbourg capture in 1944, Hurricane Audrey deaths in 1957, Stonewall Inn clashes in 1969 seen as gay rights birth, John Dean’s 1973 testimony, Carter’s 1980 draft act, ICJ ruling on U.S. aid to contras in 1986, and Marshall’s 1991 retirement.
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Birthdays of notable figures in business and entertainment
Business executive Ross Perot turns 76, former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt is 68, singer Bruce Johnston 64, actress Julia Duffy 55, Isabelle Adjani 51, country singer Lorrie Morgan 47, actor Brian Drillinger 46, actor Yancey Arias 35, and actor Tobey Maguire 31.
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Local births reported in Daily Record notices
The Daily Record lists newborns to families in New Castle Sharon and surrounding areas. births include a son June 24 2006 to Sarah and Chad Emery a son June 22 to Kimberly and Mark Trontel a son June 25 to Michelle McCrary and Robert Coleman Sr and a daughter June 25 at Ellwood City Hospital to Christopher and Linda Sands Cugini. An out of town birth notes Mark J and Michelle L Morelli daughter June 26 2006 at Beeghly Medical Park Boardman.
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Corrections Policy Contact for The News Editor
Readers are advised to call Mitchel Olszak news editor at 724 654 6651 extension 628 for corrections or clarifications if the reporter is unavailable. Call between 10 30 a m and 3 p m for assistance.
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