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NAJAF, Iraq — Radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr ordered his fighters yesterday to hand control of a revered Najaf shrine to top Shiite religious authorities, hours after U.S. forces bombed militant positions and Iraq's prime minister made a "final call" for the cleric's militia to surrender.
Al-Sadrtells militiato give up Najaf shrine to top Shiites
Blasts and gunbattles persisted throughout the day yesterday in the streets of Najaf, where militants bombed a police station with mortar rounds, killing seven police and injuring 35 others.
Students and faculty at Wescoe Hall try to avoid the rain yesterday after a false fire alarm emptied the building. Ed Dodd, Fairway junior, was in Intermediate French I and II when the alarm went off. His class was in the midst of introductions in French. "Great timing," he said.
At night, at least 30 explosions shook the Old City as a U.S. plane hit militant targets east of the Imam Ali shrine.
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-The Associated Press
CAMPUS
Violinist,bassist and cellist auditions to begin Sunday
The KU Symphony Orchestra and KU Camerata will hold auditions beginning Sunday.
beginnings and bassists will audition between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday in room 118 at Murphy Hall.
Students can pick up audition pieces outside room 126 in Murphy Hall and sign up for an audition time.
ROOM 130 Violists and cellists will audition between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday in room 130 at Murphy Hall.
Musicians can choose to take either ensemble for one or no credit hours. Students do not have to be music majors to audition.
Austin Caster
LOCAL
Douglas County Democratic Headquarters open Saturday
At 10 a.m. tomorrow, the Democratic party will sponsor an event to celebrate the grand opening of the Douglas County Democratic Headquarters in suite 109 of the I-70 Business Center, 1025 N. Third St. Third district Rep. Dennis Moore and second district challenger Nancy Boyda will speak at the event.
"I think that it will generate a lot of interest for the candidates who are running," said Marilyn Greathouse, president of the Douglas County Democratic Party.
She said that many state and local candidates would also be present at the event. Cookies and coffee will be served.
Andy Hyland
NATION
On Sept. 12, the punk band will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a concert at the Avalon Theater in
NEW YORK - Hey! Hol Let's Go! ...
to the Ramones anniversary party
Ramones celebrate 30-year anniversary in September
Hollywood, Calif.
Proceeds for the already sold-out concert will go to the Lymphoma Research Foundation and the Cedars-Sinai Prostate Cancer Center, where Johnny Ramone was treated for prostate cancer.
PEORIA, III. — Dan Fogelberg, known for hits such as "Leader of the Band," "Run for the Roses" and "Same Old Lang Syne," is undergoing experimental treatment for advanced prostate cancer.
Fogelberg, 53, was diagnosed with the cancer two months ago during a checkup to prepare for a tour of the East Coast and Florida. The Peoria native has canceled the 16-city solo acoustic tour while he fights the illness.
Singer-songwriter Fogelberg optimistic in cancer battle
"Dan is confident he will be able to fight this illness," says a statement on Fogelberg's Web site. "He apologizes for any inconvenience the cancellation of the concerts may cause his fans."
NEW YORK — Mirna Hindoyan and Charla Faddoul's trek during CBS' "The Amazing Race" ended in tears — from both the contestants and host Phil Keoghan.
'The Amazing Race' host demonstrates a softer side
"It was really touching," Hindoyan told The Associated Press Wednesday. "We are a big fan of Phil. At the end of the day, to see him have a tear in his eye when you're eliminated really means something."
"I just wanted to prove to the world how much I can do, and it's not easy when there's always people thinking you can't do it and you have to work extra hard to do it," the 4-foot-tall Faddoul said. "You have to do it. You have to accomplish your dreams."
Keoghan's eyes welled up when Hindoyan explained her motivation for competing on the show.
This edition of "The Amazing Race" concludes Sept 21.
Wilson album that was famously unheard by the public for nearly 40 years, will be the subject of a Showtime documentary.
Showtime documentary chronicles Wilson's 'Smile'
"Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile" is in production and will debut Oct. 5 on Showtime, the channel announced this week.
"Smile" was to have followed the Beach Boys' groundbreaking 1966 album, "Pet Sounds." After carefully crafting the album's multilayered sound, Wilson shelved it shortly before its scheduled 1967 release. He said the songs were "not commercial."
Aretha Franklintop perform at Clinton's Library opening
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock will get a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T when Aretha Franklin performs Nov. 16, as part of the festivities leading up to the Clinton Presidential Library's grand opening.
"This is huge," Skip Rutherford, president of the nonprofit foundation building the $165 million library, said Wednesday. The library's grand opening will be two days after Franklin's concert.
LOS ANGELES — "Smile," the Brian
Tickets for the show were to go on sale Friday. Prices range from $35 to $250.
Canine star of'Benji'movie recoversfromeye surgery
JACKSON, Miss. — After undergoing cataract surgery, the canine star of "Benji: Off the Leash!" is doing press stops this week with writer-director Joe Camp to promote the movie's national release.
The 3 1/2-year-old Benji, who still has an inflamed left eye, appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" to promote the latest installment of the popular dog saga, which will be in theaters Friday.
"Benji: Off the Leash!" tells a tale similar to the real Benji, who wandered the streets of Pass Christian before being picked up by county animal control. She was "discovered" at the Humane Society of Southern Mississippi in 2001 after a nationwide search of animal shelters.
The Associated Press
Kerry tells Bush to 'bring it on'
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BOSTON — John Kerry fought back yesterday against campaign allegations that he exaggerated his combat record in Vietnam, accusing President Bush of using a Republican front group "to do his dirty work" and challenging Bush to debate their wartime service records
"Well, if he wants to have a debate about our service in Vietnam, here is my answer: Bring it on," said the Democratic presidential candidate, reviving an old war and campaign slogan amid strong urging from party leaders for him to respond to two-week-old GOP assertions.
GOP assertions.
As Kerry denounced the criticism as "ties about my record," aides privately acknowledged that they and their boss had been slow to recognize the damage being done to his political standing.
being done to his position. Kerry won three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and Silver Star for Vietnam War combat. Bush served stateside in the Texas Air National Guard. Both men say the other served honorably, but their supporters are pouring tens of thousands of dollars into television ads and other tactics to insist otherwise.
MoveOn.org, a liberal group funded by Kerry supporters, is airing an ad accusing Bush of using family connections to avoid the Vietnam War. It also asks the president to denounce an ad that aired early this month by "Swift Boat Veterans for Truth," a GOP-learning group of Vietnam veterans who say Kerry exaggerated his actions to win Vietnam War medals.
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