Bush and Cheney testify to 9/11 commission in Oval Office
President Bush and Vice President Cheney met the 9/11 commission for three hours in the Oval Office. They discussed warnings before the 2001 attacks, the USS Cole bombing, and the memo about bin Laden threats, with questions about the administration's response and no transcript provided.
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U.S. Marines seek gradual Fallujah pullback amid talks
In Fallujah negotiations move toward a tentative agreement to withdraw forces and let an Iraqi force led by a former Saddam general take charge. Fresh clashes persist as U.S. warplanes strike targets. ten U.S. soldiers and a South African civilian are killed elsewhere, including eight Americans in a bombing while clearing explosives south of Baghdad. Najaf talks continue with tribal leaders.
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Fallujah talks hinge on guerrilla role and cleric followers
The article notes a potential guerrilla involvement in Fallujah and a push to end the U S standoff with followers of a radical Shiite cleric leaving the city. U S military leaders met ex Iraqi generals to finalize the Fallujah agreement while some said the deal still needs fine points. In parallel, eight U S soldiers were killed removing roadside bombs on a highway near Mahmudiyah.
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James Edge
1St Armored Division
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1St Cavalry Division
Baghdad
Baqouba
Fiesta West Texas marks ninth Cinco de Mayo festival
Odessa hosts its ninth Cinco de Mayo festival at the Ector County Coliseum and nearby park. The family event features animal shows including lions tigers and alligators. live music a talent show and many food vendors. Performers include Campana de America from San Antonio folklorico dancers from Ojinaga Chihuahua and El Morro. The parade starts 10 a.m. Saturday from Odessa College to the ECISD Administration Building.
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Cinco de Mayo Events at Odessa Highlight Weekend Festivities
Today 3 p.m. to midnight Fiesta West Texas starts at Ector County Coliseum with 11 dollar daily tickets or 20 for three days. Damas de Oro performs at 6 30 p m at the same venue with ticket info by 332 5666. Saturday parade begins 10 a m at Odessa College following Grant Ave to the ESDSD building near Eighth Street. lineup at 9 a m in the college lot. Call 332 5666 for parade details. Fiesta West Texas continues noon to midnight at the coliseum. Sunday noon to 10 p m conclude the event.
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Lawmakers delay vote on school finance plan
AUSTIN AP lawmakers delay a sweeping House plan to fund public education as a legislative committee works through taxes to offset a projected 30 percent drop in property taxes. The plan aims to raise sales tax to 6.75 percent and replace franchise tax with payroll taxes, with a final vote expected by Saturday.
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Kent Grusendorf
WWII memorial opens in D C on National Mall
National World War II Memorial opened to the public with veterans and visitors paying tribute. Gray haired veterans, schoolchildren, and tourists filled the area between the Washington and Lincoln Monuments as people reflected on service and sacrifice. George Lynch, 81, a former Marine, called the memorial beautiful and marvelous.
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