Wars and political risk in Bush war era
The piece weighs how wars shape presidents fate, citing WWII FDRs 1944 win and Truman in 1950s, compares Vietnam era Lyndon Johnson, and notes Bush IIs war stance faces volatile public support. It highlights prisoner abuse fallout, declining Iraq policy approval, and the potential rebound if battlefield gains occur.
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Kerry urges young Americans to embrace public service at New Orleans commencement
In New Orleans Kerry urged college graduates to join public service and the Peace Corps to restore America's image after the Iraq prisoner abuse scandal. He praised service, pressed for more volunteers, and urged skepticism about politics to be overcome through citizenship and community work.
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Testimony at Nichols trial points to other bombing suspects
McALESTER Okla AP a motorist who watched Timothy McVeigh arrest testified he saw a man in a pickup back up near McVeighs car Scott Gregory one of nine defense witnesses at Nichols murder trial recounted McVeigh with others before the bombing. Gregory said a red and white cap driver backed up near McVeighs Mercury as trooper stopped him. McVeigh later admitted carrying a loaded weapon. The bombing killed 168. Nichols faces 161 counts of murder in Oklahoma with trials linked to the federal case and his life sentence.
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Six Air Force cadets resign amid cheating probe at academy
Denver AP reports six of 70 Air Force Academy cadets resigned during an investigation into cheating on a 25 question online test by 70 freshmen. Fourteen of the remaining 64 under review admitted cheating as the academy faces broader cultural issues following a sexual assault scandal.
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