Democrats weigh curbing Iraq war authorization
Senate Democrats pledge to modify the 2002 authorization to limit US troops to a support mission rather than combat. They seek to tie conditions to funding and override constitutional concerns, while Republicans warn of a likely presidential veto. Biden Levin and Reid push for repeal and clarifying the mission amid House resistance and White House backing for ongoing deployment.
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Wichita gunner Chad Marsh dies in Iraq grenade blast
Wichita soldier Pfc. Chad Marsh, 20, died after a grenade strike wounded him in the back of the neck and left arm during a combat patrol near his Humvee in Iraq. His mother Janet Marsh described him as helpful and outgoing, noting he joined the Army from Northwest High School after Junior ROTC. The Defense Department had not yet confirmed the death.
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Ghost Rider tops weekend box office in busy return to form
Los Angeles AP reports Ghost Rider led with 44.5 million, followed by Bridge to Terabithia at 22.1 million and Norbit at 16.8 million. Eddie Murphy's Norbit drops to third as Music and Lyrics debuts at four and Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls opens fifth. Breach and Hannibal Rising also post solid numbers as overall box office rises 28 percent from last year.
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