Expensive Israeli strike on Hamas commander sparks backlash
The 2000 pound airstrike that killed Salah Shehadeh and 14 others drew international criticism after civilians, including nine children, were killed. Israel defended the operation as a success but faced backtracking and calls it a mistake. Public sympathy shifted as Bush and Peres voiced concern and aid moved toward Palestinians.
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Hamas
Israel
Salah Shehadeh
Shehadeh
Ariel Sharon
Bush
Sharon
Shimon Peres
Palestinian Authority
Perez
Today in History July 26 2002 to 1952 events
July 26 marks diverse historical notes from 1775 Franklin becoming Postmaster General to 1952 events including Stevenson and Sparkman nominations, Farouk’s abdication, and Truman era orders. The column lists milestones across U.S. state ratifications, federal agencies and key political shifts. It notes Eva Peron’s death fifty years prior.
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Department
Defense
National
Secu
Yearrity Council
Intel
Argentina
Eva Peron
Buenos Aires
Benjamin Franklin
New York
U.S
Charles J. Bonaparte
FBI
Truman
Roswell Softball Champ Crowned at R.S.M.A. Tourney
After a two week Burger R.S.M.A. Slow Pitch Tourney Roswell Men's Softball Association president Alan Celoria presented the championship trophy to C Reading sponsor Charles Reading. Sisters M Bertholda and M Edigna of St Marys Hospital celebrate 50th anniversary in the Community of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother. Goddard and Roswell High cheerleaders named superstar squads at the National Cheerleading Association camp in Albuquerque with RHS Coyote squad earning excellence.
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Burger R.S.M.A
Alan Celoria
Roswell Men's Softball Association
Charles Reading
C. Reading
M. Bertholda
M. Edigna
St. Mary's Hospital
Goddard High School
Roswell High School
New Mexico Green Party finance clash and no-action fallout
The New Mexico Green Party rejected a six-figure offer from a national interest group to run candidates in the 1st and 2nd districts. Critics call the proposal a bribe while officials weigh possible violations and demand further inquiry into campaign promises and party status. The Greens focus on the governor's race, needing five percent to regain major-party status, while parties pivot to other political mischief.
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Santa FE
GOP
John Dendahl
New Mexico Green Party
Dendahl
Kermit the Frog
Greens
New Mexico
Pete
John McCain
Democratic Party
Rebecca Vigil-Giron
Attorney General’s Office
Green Party
Tom Udall
Bill Richardson
Richardson
John
GOP fights to limit fallout over corporate fraud
Washington AP reports Republicans push new laws to curb misconduct and shield retirement security as Bush presides over a fraud crackdown. Deputy AG Larry Thompson announced charges against Adelphia founder John Rigas and his sons Timothy and Michael. GOP leaders deny retreat while Democrats criticize GOP obstruction and market damage.
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Washington
Bush
Treasury
Paul O'Neill
Senate
Adelphia Communications Corp
Larry Thompson
Justice Department
John Rigas
Timothy Rigas
Michael Rigas
House
Tom DeLay
Texas
Jim Jordan
Stooges
Debate on Cuba travel embargo and its critics
A House vote to relax Cuba travel rules sparks a bigger clash over the embargo. The piece argues easing limits would not democratize Cuba, warns of American tolerance boosting Castro, and notes current tourism and limited access to goods under the regime.
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House
U.S
Cuba
Bush
Castro
Belgium
Costa Rica
George Nethercutt
Washington
United States
Spain
Japan
Germany
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