Soldier battled alcoholism Dan Harkins and Pitts killings
James Kerin Pitts longtime alcohol problems resurfaced after military service. Ashua Pitts says Pitts, back from Iraq, became violent when drunk and killed his wife Tara in Fort Lewis after discovering an affair. Family says Pitts, a sergeant first class, fled to Sheffield Lake then drank nonstop recalling wartime killings.
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Pitts
555Th Combat Engineer
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Army
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Joseph
Mike Pitts
Pat Tillman tragedy: Cardinals star killed in Afghanistan
Army Rangers sergeant Pat Tillman, former Arizona Cardinals safety, was killed in a firefight near Khost, Afghanistan, at 27. Cardinals and NFL figures praised his courage, noting his decision to leave pro football for military service. Tillman, an All-Pac-10 linebacker and summa cum laude graduate, joined the Army in 2002 after leaving football.
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U.S
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Khost
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Tillman
White House
NFL
Army Rangers
Cardinals
Pat ‘Rillman
Paul Tagliabue
Teader
Buffalo
Bob Kalsu
Vietnam
Plummer
Sun Devils
Tillman proves a deadly month in rag
In 2000 he broke the franchise record for tackles with 223. He had 12 solo tackles, and a hand in 21 overall, in a 16-15 victory over Washington that season. In practice, coaches often see Tillman.
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Washington
Tillman
Commission allows firms to reduce retiree benefits
A business notice reports that a governing commission has approved permission for employers to cut or reduce benefits for certain retirees. The ruling affects plan structures and could impact pension beneficiaries and company obligations.
Kerry Defies Vatican Defends Abortion Rights at Rally
Democrat candidate John Kerry defended abortion rights hours after a Vatican cardinal urged priests to deny Communion to pro choice politicians. Kerry told a Washington rally that women’s rights define a stronger America and pledged support from pro-choice groups ahead of a Sunday march.
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John Kerry
Vatican
United States
U.S
America
Kerry
D-Mass
Washington, D.C
Investigators weigh new charges in Vasi Szabo case
Sheriffs deputies plan to present evidence to the county prosecutor on whether any person aided the adult children of Crawford County Commissioner Mary Jo Vasi while they were fugitives for four months until their Feb 12 arrest in the Orlando area. The major question is how the two supported themselves during the search.
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Mary Jo Vasi
Richard Resender
Jack Vasi
Mary Kay Szabo
U.S
Orlando
Crawford County
Resendez
Survey finds more jobs for college graduates
A recent survey shows an improving job market for this year's graduates with an 11 percent predicted rise in hiring. Andrea Carr of the National Association of Colleges and Employers notes salary increases across many bachelor’s disciplines as the 2004 Salary Survey highlights salaries and job outlook.
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Andrea Carr
National Association of Colleges and Employers
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