Millions flock to U S launch of Harry Potter book
Fans rushed to bookstores across the East as the fifth Harry Potter novel went on sale in the United States shortly after midnight. J K Rowling toured Europe prior to publication, while readers like 12 year old Lisa Brummett of Mesa Arizona expressed excitement at obtaining the 768 page British edition.
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London
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Lisa
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Harry and His
Chuck Humel
Chronicle
Julie Gardner
Amy Schraus
Harry ” Potter
Borders
Westlake
Cedar Point Top Thrill Dragster resumes operation
The Cedar Point roller coaster Top Thrill Dragster is back running after a nearly two week halt due to hydraulic launch system issues. Spokeswoman Janice Witherow said intermittent delays may occur as more downtime is possible while engineers from the ride’s Swiss maker assist repairs.
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Sandusky
Cedar Point
Janice Witherow
Amusement Park
Senate OKs Canadianmedicines
The Senate approved importing drugs from Canada to curb prescription costs with a 62 to 28 vote despite FDA safety concerns. The measure links to broad Medicare reform creating a new drug benefit and managed care option, with a projected $400 billion ten‑year price. Companion House action and White House stance shape a potential compromise.
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Senate
Gada
United States
Food and Drug Administration
Byron Dorgan
D-N.d
House
Bush
White House
Canada
Mexico
Congress
Clinton
Dorgan Limited
Attacks Hit Iraqi Power Station Injuring Two Americans
A rocket propelled grenade struck a power station in Iraq injuring two American workers as regional violence continued. Officials condemned the attack and called for heightened security amid ongoing instability in the area.
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Iraq
Woman leaves toddler in car in bar parking lot
Lorain Police charged Connie Jones, 30, with endangering children and obstructing official business after bar staff found her 2 year old sleeping in the back seat of a Honda Accord in the Galleon pub parking lot. Jones posted bond and faces Lorain Municipal Court.
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Galleon
Lori Reed
Connie Jones
Beavercrest Drive
Lorain Municipal Court
West Erie Avenue
Jones
J.E. Wolford
Funding changes worry schools in Ohio budget
The two year 48.8 billion state plan increases overall school funding by about 2.3 percent but trims district receipts through altered enrollment counts and the phase-out of local business tax reimbursements. Solon superintendent Joseph Regano and Fremont Treasurer Matt Feasel warn the shifts may push districts back to ballot measures and cost up to 70 million annually in reimbursements.
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Joseph Regano
Solon Schools
Cleveland
Bob Taft
Fremont
Matt Feasel
House
Senate
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