Baghdad skies echo anti-aircraft fire amid Iraqi tensions
Iraqi troops fired anti-aircraft rounds over Baghdad amid simmering postmissile attack tension. An Iraqi official suggested the fire might have hit one of its own planes. The blast followed a U.S. missile strike on Iraq’s intelligence center killing eight civilians. Iraqi media warned of a showdown with the United States as officials discussed possible reprisals and continued vigilance.
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Weather delays Endeavour return to Kennedy landing
Unsettled weather keeps space shuttle Endeavour and its six crew in orbit delaying the planned Kennedy Space Center touchdown. Clouds and heat risk forced Mission Control to skip two landing opportunities and consider Edwards AFB as a backup, with a Wednesday attempt at 7 59 a.m. EDT. Endeavour retrieved the Eureca satellite, while crew members tested a water recycling system and rehearsed for the Hubble repair mission. G. David Low and Peter Wisoff conducted spacewalks to secure two antennas on Eureca.
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Bartlett says ads help not hurt him in Maryland
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett welcomed Democratic ads that call him pro tax cut and anti spending, saying the message underscores his vote against the budget increase. He criticized DNC and DCCC for focusing on Western Maryland and urged them to spend time outside Washington. He asserted the issue is excessive government spending, not too low taxes.
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State eyes new graduation requirements for students
Maryland considers outcome based graduation demands beyond credits and grades. A state committee led by Nancy Grasmick will define post‑graduation skills and testing standards inspired by MSPAP. Critics warn of social engineering while supporters urge demonstrable mastery beyond academics.
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Karpinski Named Bartlett Aide In Washington
Joe Karpinski will replace Tim Woodford as administrative assistant to Rep. Roscoe Bartlett. An experienced Beltway operator, Karpinski has 18 years on Capitol Hill, including run of offices for two conservative former House members and senior posts in the Department of Energy. He is praised for knowledge of politics and procedures and for navigating conservative ranks in Washington.
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Language line aids non English patients at Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick Memorial Hospital began using the AT&T Language Line to bridge language gaps for non English speaking patients. The 24 seven service provides translators in over 140 languages by phone, aiding emergency room assessments and hospital communications across Frederick County.
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Butterfly Lane water rates under county city dispute
Frederick County commissioners pressed Frederick city plan to charge Butterfly Lane residents double the standard water and sewer rate. They note county provides similar service to city residents yet does not levy double. Health emergency looms as 50 homes rely on wells and septic systems. City plans to extend service but maintain higher charges if not fully annexed. State law allows separate pricing districts. debate centers on fairness and administrative costs. A policy to guide such situations will be discussed at the July Council of Governments meeting.
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Council of Governments
Catoctin and Walkersville FFA students honored the same day
FFA members from Catoctin High School and Walkersville High School were recognized at an awards program. Weather calls for partly sunny skies with possible storms and temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Frederick Keys defeated the Prince William Cannons 9 to 2.
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