Car Bomb Near Baghdad Base Kills Two Civilians
A car bomb near a U S Air Force base north of Baghdad killed two Iraqi civilians and wounded 25, Iraqi officials said. The U S military reported a soldier and an Iraqi interpreter killed in Baghdad. Finnish ministry said two Finnish businessmen were shot and killed in Baghdad. The men were part of a Finnish delegation. Authorities did not identify them and made no arrests.
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Methodist General Conference to debate gay rights in Pittsburgh
The United Methodist Church faces a persistent gay rights dispute as the General Conference opens April 27 in Pittsburgh. About 1,000 delegates will decide on doctrine after Rev. Karen Dammann, a lesbian pastor, was acquitted in Washington state of ordaining self avowed practicing homosexuals. The church cannot appeal the verdict.
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Karen Dammann
Record-breaking federal tobacco case heads to trial
The United States pursues what could be the largest civil racketeering trial in history against cigarette makers. Judge Gladys Kessler rejected bids to dismiss, allowing the government to present a case that the firms deceived the public about tobacco dangers, addiction, and targeting of children.
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Gladys Kessler
Kessler
Justice Department
White House rebuts Clarke claims on 9/11 warnings
The White House disputes former counterterrorism adviser Richard Clarke’s assertions in Against All Enemies that the administration failed to recognize al Qaida risks before Sept 11 2001. It insists steps were taken March to September 2001 and that Bush pushed to attack al Qaida rather than wait. Clarke says Rice appeared unaware of al Qaida until warned in early 2001 and was skeptical of the warnings.
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al- Qaida
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Clarke
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County to hold double tax sale on April 30 in Ottawa
County counselor Blaine Finch announced two tax sales on the courthouse steps the same day. At 3 p.m. five delinquent properties will be auctioned, followed at 3 30 p.m. by ten properties from previous sales. Winners pay any price offered, with profits used to return properties to tax rolls.
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Franklin County
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Don Waymire
Commission
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Ottawa Herald
Israeli strike kills Hamas founder Yassin in Gaza
Israeli helicopters missiles struck near a Gaza City mosque killing Hamas founder Ahmed Yassin as thousands march in Gaza and West Bank. The attack drew vows of revenge from Palestinian militants and drew strong rhetoric from Israeli and US leaders about Hamas and terror.
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Havens Steel back to work after brief shutdown
Havens Steel, based in Kansas City, resumes operations after a brief shutdown at its Ottawa plant. Plant manager Joe White says the operation is back to fabrication work while the company undergoes Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filed March 18 in Kansas City. Creditors include Commerce Bank of Kansas City and 20 largest unsecured claims totaling over 21 million dollars, with extensive claims in Ottawa and Paola.
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