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March 25, 2003
Mary Jo Melone
Live from Iraq: CNN filters war's grim reality
It's happened again: I'm a CNN junkie. I watch the news when I get up, at midday in the newsroom, and any time at night when I can get control of the remote and switch off the cartoons.

Top stories
All but one come home
Four of five stolen exotic animals are back home after being sold to honest folk who knew little of their care.

Red alert details no sure thing
Though residents may want to know about every possible terrorist threat, officials say spreading the word is not usually wise.

Terror Indictments: Al-Arian's bid to get out of jail faces new hurdle
Federal immigration officials want to keep him in custody, even if a magistrate grants him bail.

Iraq: President to rally troops at MacDill
TAMPA -- President Bush plans to visit MacDill Air Force Base on Wednesday to rally military personnel and Americans finding the war in Iraq tougher than many expected.

Shower, but do not sprinkle
Work on a broken pipe will take another week instead of another day, so Pinellas and Pasco water users are urged to conserve and not irrigate lawns.

New gay pride chapter forms in bay area
The group, St. Pete Pride Inc., wants to hold more inclusive events. It also is tired of Tampa-centered parties.

When the master serves in the military
An organization helps find foster care for the pets of soldiers sent overseas.

Service celebrates a lifetime spent helping others succeed
TAMPA -- Robert Saunders Sr. was remembered Monday for his determination and integrity as several hundred people gathered for his funeral.

Military news
Air Force Airman Kenneth D. Belcher Jr. has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.


South Pinellas headlines
  • Friction with county builds for operator of hovercraft

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Roads, beach show start of spring break
  • Neighboring shops quick to welcome Stein Mart
  • Step one of budget process begins
  • Couple face charges of bilking elderly
  • Draped in history
  • Letters: Protesting war is not unpatriotic

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Voters decide pricey race today
  • Fair board postpones theater decision

  • News of Florida
  • State slips in academia, university presidents say
  • House may dim Bright Futures
  • Around the state: Anonymous jury to try alleged cocaine kingpin
  • F. Lee Bailey fights $8-million demand
  • Federal jury weighs death penalty
  • Legislature: Senate panel okays bill allowing slots at tracks
  • Legislature: Textbook-buying system might be revamped
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