Iraq hostage crisis widens with deadly Baghdad raid
Kidnappers press seven foreign drivers including Kenyans Indians and an Egyptian with unclear deadline extensions. A car bomb near Sarafiya Bridge and mortars hit central Baghdad causing minor injuries. Basra insurgents kill two Iraqi women cleaners for British forces and injure two others. A group claiming Islamic Army in Iraq says two Pakistanis and an Iraqi driver are captive and sentenced to death for aiding coalition efforts. Parents in Pakistan plead for life of Naeem and Azad.
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Democrat Boyda Seeks Stronger Role in House Race
Kansas Second District race features Democrat Boyda who says she would push for health care and economic improvements, highlighting military base funding in Kansas and opposing heavy corporate tax breaks. Libertarian Dennis Hawver also filed to run, adding third option.
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Senate race in Kansas centers on Brownback bid
Republican Arch Naramore, co owner of Kansas Key Press, challenges Brownback amid debates over filibuster, religion in politics, and Medicare prices. Democrats Lee Jones and Robert Conroy vie in primary with education and healthcare as top issues, while independents Horace Edwards, Libertarian Steve Rosile, and Reform Party candidate George Cook also seek ballot spots.
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Democrats aim for peaceful convention amid security fears
At the FleetCenter in Boston delegates gather as police and military prepare for terrorism concerns. Kerry backers emphasize unity and a disaster-free event, while protests against Iraq and abortion groups flare outside.
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