Assassination attempt on Afghan president fails
An apparent rocket attack on President Hamid Karzai's helicopter near Gardez missed by 300 yards, delaying landing and prompting security reassurances. No injuries reported as Afghanistan braces for the Oct. 9 election amid insurgent threats and rising violence.
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City says Walgreens rezoning followed law in two cases
Mission River sought to rezone seven residential properties for a Walgreens plan, facing opposition from Robert Smith who warned the corner would clash with the city comprehensive plan. City officials and attorney Bob Bezek defended the process as fully lawful and reasonable.
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Republicans fault Iraq war planning and funding pace
Senate Republicans and Democrats blasted the Bush administration over miscalculations on weapons of mass destruction and slow postwar rebuilding in Iraq. They cited only about 6 percent of reconstruction funds spent, and urged faster security and development steps ahead of January elections.
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Ivan nears Gulf Coast as residents flee and power outages rise
Shelters fill and power outages mount as Ivan tracks across the Southeast. Forecasters warn of extended hurricane-force winds, rising water and widespread damage from Alabama to Louisiana while Florida works to restore power from earlier storms. Evacuees push inland as officials urge caution and preparedness.
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