Lebanon on brink of full blown war
Lebanon faces fears of all out conflict as government supporters clash with opponents amid calls for political compromise. In California a spike in coyote attacks on children alarms parents and puzzles wildlife officials. Minnesota eighth graders face suspension for not standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. A Calumet, Michigan police ticket from 1976 resurfaces with a note saying the giver intended to pay it.
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Sadr City cease-fire held amid Baghdad calm and talks
US officials hoped for a diplomatic solution as gunmen withdrew and shops reopened on the first day of a cease-fire in Sadr City. Militants launched rockets toward the Green Zone prompting Iraqi and US forces to start a barrier to isolate the area. The district of about 2.5 million residents faced heavy attacks with thousands killed or injured in the fighting.
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Muqtada al-Sadr
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Mike Milano
Tornado toll rises across Plains and South state losses
Tornadoes killed at least 22 people across Missouri Oklahoma Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina over the weekend. In Missouri 15 deaths were reported including in Seneca, Oklahoma saw six fatalities in Picher, while Dublin Georgia and Kite in Johnson County suffered deaths and destruction. President Bush spoke with governors offering condolences and recovery support.
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White House
Olmert Faces Prolonged Probe Amid Bribe Allegations
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, under investigation for allegedly accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars from Morris Talansky, seeks continued support from Kadima ministers as officials warn the probe may last months. He denies wrongdoing and cites campaign contributions. The resolve and potential charges remain unclear.
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Ehud Olmert
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Menachem Mazuz
Morris Talansky
Long Island
Fewer veterans but more disabled raise looming costs
U S troops leaving service with severe injuries create a growing pool of disabled veterans. By 2033 the VA expects $33 billion annual compensation in today’s dollars, up from $29 billion now, even as total veteran numbers shrink. Inflation and aging veterans boost the bill.
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