Fighting erupts as chemical munitions blast hits Fallujah
In Fallujah a warehouse explosion during a search by U S troops killed two soldiers and wounded five. Iraqis swarmed looted Humvees amid battle near a mosque as helicopter gunships joined the fighting.
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Iraq resumes oil exports after attack
Iraq restarts oil exports after an attack that damaged facilities. Officials said gunmen fired during the incident. Lt. Col. Brennan Byrne of the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment described insurgents as a nasty group but affirmed plans for joint U.S. Iraq operations to proceed.
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Students rally to ease TAKS pressure at Austin Montessori
Austin Montessori Elementary held a pep rally Monday to relax students before TAKS testing begins today. Students from third through 11th grades will complete the test through Thursday, with 11th graders needing a passing score to graduate and third-graders needing the reading section to advance. Principal Sylvia Sanchez notes the rally motivates and reduces stress while reinforcing that yearlong learning prepares them for TAKS.
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Austin Montessori Elementary
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Insurance manager for county quits post
Regenia Brazeal resigned from Ector County health insurance amid a dispute that led to a four to zero commissioners court vote accepting the settlement mediated by the EEOC on April 16. Brazeal argued she faced discrimination after alleging colleagues mistreated her over a former commissioner remaining on the plan without premiums. Interim management was assigned to Pat MacAllister.
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Lead tainted tamarind candies raise health concerns
In Morelia Michoacan workers roll tamarind and chili paste into serpentine tinas while wrappers soak in ink. tests found lead in chili powder tamarind and wrapper ink. Eight Mexican candy firms faced penalties as health regulators pull products and demand safer methods.
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Dukes Moreliates
Mexico
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Ana Venegas
Orange County Register
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Morelia
Michoacan
Orange County
Calif
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