Kerry to Launch 3 Million Ads Targeting Hispanics and Blacks
Boston Kerry plans 3 million dollars in ads this week aimed at Hispanics and blacks to shore up minority support in a close race. Bush countered with a million-dollar radio push in 18 states criticizing Kerry’s Senate voting record. The campaign landscape remains volatile as parties seek to mobilize key groups.
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Athens faces major blackout amid Olympics concerns
A three hour power outage struck Athens and southern Greece dimming heatwave conditions days before the August Olympics. Officials blamed mismanagement of the grid but promised readiness while noting outages affected traffic signals, subways, and Olympic venue preparations.
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Sadr Faction Seeks Quiet Turn Toward Politics in Iraq
In Najaf and Baghdad, Muqtada al Sadr's Shiite movement moves from armed revolt to political engagement. Aides say the group is evaluating itself and may back candidates in January elections, aiming to convert street influence into formal power while distancing from violence.
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Sharon presses Labor to join coalition for Gaza pullout
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon urged the Labor Party to join his fragile coalition, signaling a possible early election if Likud hard-liners block a Gaza withdrawal. He and Shimon Peres met, aiming for a quick deal amid cabinet posts wrangling and Labor’s demand for policy changes.
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Bush Defends Iraq War in Oak Ridge Speech
President Bush argued the Iraq war made America safer during a lecture at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He echoed the Senate Intelligence Committee critique, acknowledged intelligence flaws, and emphasized the risk factors posed by Saddam Hussein.
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Guidelines urge very low LDL targets after heart attack
New guidelines push high risk patients to reduce LDL to 70 using high dose statins or combined therapies. Experts say aggressive treatment lowers death and heart attack risk and reduces need for bypass or angioplasty, endorsed by major health groups.
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