Southern Familiar reshapes columnist lineup in redesign
The Southern outlines changes to its columnists with a Wednesday rollout. Warren Willis shifts to Southern Business Journal from Sound Off. Pat Smart and Molly Ivins swap places, Jim Muir moves to Tuesdays, Anthony Man moves to Mondays with IPA packaging, and regulars like Mark Duran Samuels Ann Coulter James Kilpatrick and Steve Cunningham stay.
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Weather Outlook Shows Mild Clouds and Temps Ahead
Partly cloudy today with a high in the mid 40s. Tonight mostly cloudy with a low in the mid 30s. Wednesday mostly cloudy with a high in the mid 50s.
Starving villagers struggle to survive by eating grass
In Bonavash Afghanistan villagers faced siege by the Taliban and drought. Residents rely on bread from grass and trace barley flour. Mothers lack milk for infants and grass porridge feeds the weak. Deaths and illness rise as many stay home unable to move. Local villager Khadabaksh provides quiet testimony.
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Bonavash
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Congressmen see Afghans in crisis
In Banavash village a famine in the remote mountains drives families to extreme hunger. A 42 year old man named Ghulam Raza speaks of illness, pain, and the threat of death as mothers bind rags around bellies hoping to ease pressure.
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Southern Illinois faces ongoing need for blood donations
Southern Illinois bucking the trend as blood banks report tightening supplies after a post 9 11 surge. O negative stocks are especially tight amid waning donor turnout. Joyce Halvorsen of the Community Blood Bank in Lincoln Nebraska and Jim McPherson of America's Blood Centers urge volunteers as some would only donate in emergencies, despite daily needs.
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Community Blood Bank
Lincoln
Neb
Jim McPherson
America
Local troops depart for possible Afghanistan duty
Six soldiers left St. Louis for Fort Benning to train for potential deployment to Afghanistan. Donald Elliot, George Hinkle and Bobby Pool led the group from Marion Carbondale and nearby areas with others from East St. Louis Chicago and Fairfield. Sgt. Aaron Irvin noted volunteers face long separation but stay ready, as Fort Benning serves as a base for recruits headed overseas.
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Fort Benning
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U.S. Army Reserve
St. Louis
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Hinkle
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Chicago
Fairfield
Aaron Irvin
Carterville
Irvin
Palestinian naval captain defends shipment of weapon lading
Omar Akawi, a Palestinian naval captain captured with 50 tons of rockets, mortars, and anti-tank missiles near the Red Sea, says he is a longtime Fatah member acting to aid Palestinians. He confirms picking up arms off Iran and says the operation followed orders from a PA official.
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Yasser Arafat
Fatah
Omar Akawi
Iran
Persian Gulf
Gaza
Akawi
Red Sea
Palestinian Authority
Inside ER Crisis: Doctor Outside Hospital Insurance Plan
A report examines the strain on emergency care when physicians work outside their hospital's insurance coverage. It explores legal, financial, and patient safety implications, highlighting risks for doctors, administrators, and uninsured or underinsured patients.
Tomorrow House Secrets How the pros fix a perfect cut of beef
A chef reveals practical tips for selecting and preparing beef cuts to ensure consistent results. Expert guidance covers trimming, seasoning, and cooking methods that enhance flavor and tenderness.
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