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Blasts in Baghdad as U.S. Tries to Win Over IraqisFri July 25, 2003 07:02 PM ET By Andrew Marshall BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Explosions and gunfire rang out in Baghdad on Saturday, underlining Iraq remains a dangerous place despite U.S. hopes that the killing of Saddam Hussein's two feared sons will help end armed resistance. U.S. troops said they had opened fire and that a U.S. patrol may have come under attack. A U.S. military spokesman had no immediate comment. The blasts and gunfire lasted several minutes. Striving to convince fearful Iraqis that Saddam's sons are dead, U.S. officials showed journalists...

Pep Boys Statement Regarding Military Leave March 17, 2003 Service to our nation is paramount to Pep Boys. We are very proud, not only of all those Pep Boys associates currently serving our country but, of every U.S. service man and woman who has ever served. Our policies grant leaves of absence for military duty to our associates and are in full compliance with Federal and State law. Regarding recent allegations, we are confident no inappropriate actions have been taken toward any former or current Pep Boys associate due to his or her military obligations. We do, however, take allegations...