Big names of Democratic donors hold back in 2004 race
Hollywood and New York fund raisers delay endorsements as nine candidate field unfolds. Donors cite need to see candidates distinguish themselves and viability, along with concerns over sustaining multiple campaigns. Figures like Steven Spielberg and Barbra Streisand are weighing options while parties activists form informal support groups.
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Hollywood
New York
Andy Spahn
DreamWorks Skg
Steven Spielberg
David Geffen
Jeffrey Katzenberg
DreamWorks
Spahn
New York City
Robert Zimmerman
Democratic National Committee
Zimmerman
Barbra Streisand
House Democrats
Harvey Weinstein
Cochairman
Miramax
Haim Saban
DNC
Florida
Bob Graham
Pensacola
Fla
Fred Levin
Graham
North Carolina
John Edwards
Levin
Edwards
Johnny
California
San Francisco
Silicon Valley
Los Angeles
U S faces northern Iraq front without Turkish bases
U S planners weigh Baghdad drive via two routes Kuwait in the south and Turkey in the north. Turkish parliament defeat blocks stationing thousands of U S ground forces and about 200 aircraft, prompting talk of airlifted forces and lighter formations if needed. Analysts warn risks rise for the north Iraq operation and Kurdish-Turkish dynamics.
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Iraq
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Baghdad
Kuwait
Turkey
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Franks
Associated Press
Persian Gulf
101St Airborne Division
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Center For Strategic and International Studies
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Saddam
United States
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Gulf
Incirlik
Joseph Biden
Delaware
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fox News
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Nineteen die in Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island
In the wake of the Station nightclub fire 19 people are confirmed dead with 51 hospitalized in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Kelly Viera, 40, is among the deceased while her husband Scott survived. A grand jury probes the blaze as officials prepare related documents. the club had passed a December fire inspection but no sprinklers were required.
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Kelly
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Station
Kelly Viera
Warwick
Viera
Scott
West Warwick
Great White
Scott Viera
Don Carcieri
Rhode Islanders
Mitt Romney
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