Bombers strike on Shiite holy day in Baghdad
Three explosions aimed at worshippers during a Shiite festival killed between 17 and 33 people and wounded dozens outside two Baghdad mosques as insurgents attacked a worshiper convoy near a police station. The blasts, one a suicide vest attack, occurred surrounding Ashoura, recalling last year’s deadly outbreaks.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Ashoura
Dora
Ali al Aboudi
al Bayaa
Jalal Sabry
al Yarmuk
Amer Mayah
Noncombat Accidents Rise Among U.S. Troops in Iraq
Washington reports a spike in fatal noncombat incidents among U S troops in Iraq as rotation accelerates. Officials cite high troop numbers and heavy vehicle traffic, with 14 noncombat deaths in February and 51 in January. Marines and a Navy corpsman were among those lost.
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Richard Goldenberg
42Nd Infantry Division
Navy
Army
U.S
Officials seek joint purchases and new recreation center
Local officials from three governments plan coordinated bulk buys of office supplies to save money. County Counselor Blaine Finch and Padgett voice willingness to share space with the school district for storage. They also discuss Ottawa Recreation Commission’s push to build a center near Eisenhower School, with Ramsey noting space for soccer fields as a major hurdle.
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Blaine Finch
Bill Allegre
Finch
Padgett
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Ottawa
Gene Ramsey
ORC
Eisen
Lawmakers clash over consumer rights in class action shift
Opponents say the bill favors corporations over consumers as Democrats warn it shields big business from accountability. House leaders press moving cases to federal courts to curb large state verdicts, while critics argue it erodes protections for seniors workers and families. Ed Markey cites payback to tobacco asbestos and oil industries. Net link provided.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Helen Gonzales
Usaction
Bush
GOP
House
Roy Blunt
R-Mo
Rou
Tinely
Ed Markey
D-Mass
Chloe's long hospital life and sterile home shift
Chloe has spent most of her life in hospital wards with doctors unable to identify her immune deficiency. After seven weeks at Children’s Mercy and Duke, she went home with strict air cleaning and masks for visitors. The family even sent their dog Gracie to adoption and plans ongoing home improvements to reduce illness risk.
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Omaha
Boston
Duke University Medical Center
North Carolina
Robinson
Children’s Mercy
Chloe
Chrissy Robinson
Duke University
Robinsons
Gracie
Kansas City
Banzet
Louisburg
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Thomas.loc
UK Heating
Arcoaire
S. Walnut
Banzer
FORD
Uptawa Gmc
Fisher & Paykel
Lawrence
DIREC
Purina Dog Chow
Revlon Rhodes Bread
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