Dark week for Bush with abuse scandal
Washington AP reports one of the darkest weeks of Bush administration as U S reputation and Iraq effort suffer while his re election bid clouds. Pentagon warns many more photos and videos of abused Iraqi prisoners may surface. Analysts say the United States is humiliated by soldiers and faces lasting damage.
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Demonstrators in London chant about hazardous devices and extremism
Reports describe Tuesday protests in London with chants about hazardous devices and extremist acts. The passage notes that several death notices of U.S. prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan are deemed serious cases while others are attributed to natural causes and many remain unexplained.
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Details about abuse of prisoners emerge
Washington based AP reports on abuses of prisoners in U S custody in Iraq and Afghanistan. At least 25 deaths since December 2002 are under review with 10 ongoing investigations and 3 classified as homicides. One homicide was an allowed shooting of an escaping prisoner. One excessive force case led to demotion and discharge. A third civilian case is with the Justice Department. CIA inspector general also probing three prisoner deaths.
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Roughnecks Kickoff Draws Crowd in West Texas Debut
Odessa Roughnecks opened at Ector County Coliseum before a near sellout crowd of about 5,200 of 5,500 capacity. Odessa natives Ian Wayne Palmer and Michael Cox praised the tailgate scene and family-friendly amenities while Pamela Robinson noted season tickets for her two kids.
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British Forces Beat Shiites in Baghdad Clash
Shiite insurgents launch attacks as British troops repulse assaults in Baghdad. US units move to seize the stronghold of a leading cleric amid ongoing violence across the capital.
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County seeks insurance fix amid claim delays
County auditors halt health plan claim processing over alleged contract illegality, forcing employees including Commissioner Barbara Graff to pay full medical costs. Graff cites unreimbursed December insurer bills as proof of the system's strain while the court weighs Group Resources Inc. as administrator.
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Mothers Day Mariachi Serenades Fill Neighborhoods Late Night
Beto Franco of Odessa a trumpet player with Mariachi Armonia recalls all nighters on Mother's Day starting around midnight and ending at 5 or 6 a.m. Residents heard trumpets violins and guitars as serenades continued despite potential police calls. The tradition endures among US Mexican communities though rules complicate it.
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