Bomber posing as taxi driver ambushes US troops near Najaf
An explosion at a US checkpoint north of Najaf killed four soldiers and wounded others after a taxi driver lured troops. The bomber, posing as a driver, detonated the vehicle and triggered a broader clash as Iraqi forces also attacked with other taxis. An Army unit led by Col. William F Grimsley, with Capt. Andrew Wallace aboard, reported the incident.
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Ohio rallies support troops amid drizzle across state
The Associated Press reports Ohioans gathered at multiple sites to back U.S. troops in Iraq. In Cleveland about 150 people braved rain outside Wal-Mart while Cincinnati and Chillicothe participants carried flags and photos of loved ones in service. Speakers urged backing the mission despite opposition from critics.
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Coalition forces brace for incident in Iraqi capital
U S warplanes confronted Baghdad defenders with hazardous devices and strafing fire as a thunderous prelude to a ground incident. The conflict drew international outrage with leaders urging restraint while Bush warned of desperate enemy units and looming climactic battles.
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Fierce fighting reshapes wartime outlook
The report notes Americans facing a long war as airstrikes hit Iraq and Kurdish allies push toward northern oil fields. British troops conduct a Basra raid while coalition air power expands with planes operating from Iraqi soil for the first time.
Nuclear troubles delay reopening of Davis-Besse plant
Problems with a pump at the Davis-Besse nuclear plant may delay its reopening. Local and state officials report ongoing scrutiny of maintenance and safety checks as the timeline remains uncertain.
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County considers public defender office amid cost concerns
Lorain County weighs creating a full time public defender staff as opposition cites effectiveness of the current private pool system. Proponents say indigent defendants could gain better representation while critics warn of higher costs and potential inefficiencies. State estimate places annual salaries and setup at 1.18 million, with current system spending about 1.16 million in 2001 and rising.
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