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Iraq Attacks Kill Dozens; Saddam Questioned

BAGHDAD, Iraq – A homicide bomber wearing a belt of explosives blew himself up among Iraqi army volunteers in a town near the Syrian border Friday, killing as many as 25 people. Al Qaeda in Iraq (search) claimed responsibility. Police and army recruits have been a recurrent target of the …

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Vision Check Might Help Alzheimer's Patients

There are three simple steps that might improve the life of Alzheimer’spatients in nursing homes. Suggestions from a new study include: — Get their vision checked annually or biannually. — Buy them an extra pair of glasses. — Label the glasses in case the patient loses them. That advice comes …

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Florida Braces for Dennis

This is a partial transcript from “On the Record,” July 8, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. CLAUDIA COWAN, GUEST HOST: Hurricane Dennis (search) could have catastrophic effects all the way from Key West to Pensacola, Florida. How is each town preparing? Let’s check in with the mayor first …

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