Rogue Shiite militiamen blamed for most Baghdad attacks
Lt Gen Raymond Odierno, the U.S. second in command, said rogue Shiite militiamen with Iranian weapons and training carried about 73 percent of attacks that wounded or killed American forces last month in Baghdad. He noted rising militia action as Sunni insurgents were pushed back.
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West Bank gunmen accept Israeli amnesty deal says official
More than 300 Al Aqsa Brigades gunmen have surrendered weapons and pledged nonviolence under Israel's amnesty program aimed at stabilizing relations with Mahmoud Abbas's leadership. About 25 Islamic Jihad members also joined, ignoring their leadership. Abbas and Ehud Olmert plan talks in Jericho ahead of a U.S.-backed Mideast conference.
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China bans crude slogans promoting one child policy
State media says Beijing ordered removal of inhumane rural slogans such as Raise fewer babies but more piggies. The 28-year policy restricts most urban couples to one child with some countryside exceptions and has fueled anger over enforcement, including fines and property seizures amid skewed sex ratios.
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Miners Games Boost Local Hotels and eateries
Fairfield Inn and Suites staff reserved 30 to 35 rooms in June due to Miners games with fans and families often staying extra nights. Burgers & Cream reports higher pregame traffic, while postgame business remains largely unchanged. Plans include baseball packages with free game tickets for next season.
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Gold Star pin symbolizes loss of son and duty to country
Norah Boucher of Helping Unite Gold Star Survivors explains the gold star lapel button given by the Defense Dept to families of service members killed in combat. The emblem, a gold star on purple within a laurel wreath, honors valor and mourning, linking Williams to her late son Sgt Matthew Vosbein who died in Iraq.
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Milk price hikes hit several regional districts this year
District officials report higher milk bids across multiple schools. Carbondale Elementary District 95 lists 1 percent at 26 cents and chocolate at 27 cents per half pint, up from 23 and 24 cents five years ago. Marion and Murphysboro districts show smaller increases while Du Quoin awaits bids. General food costs for Herrin Unit 4 rose sharply from 240000 to 380000 over five years.
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Winning Milk Bidders Across Districts Highlight Bids
Carbondale District 95 lists Prairie Farms as bidder for Herrin Unit 4 Marion Unit 2 has one bid Murphysboro District 186 shows two bids for Prairie Farms Pinckneyville District 50 has one bidder Pet Dairy Lesser Walter District 96 has one bidder with House Distributing involved Wade Hudgens Marion Unit 2 superintendent notes milk costs rose yet remain a good deal versus other school supplies Scott Fitzgerald John Homan Becky Malkovich Meagan Sexton contributed to this article adam testa thesouthern com 351 5031
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Milk or Alternatives Shape School Lunch Options
Southern Illinois districts report milk remains the top choice in elementary and middle school cafeterias while some students opt for water or juice due to vegan, lactose intolerance, or dislike of milk. Regulations ban soda for eight grades and below. high schools may have machines but no lunch-hour use.
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