Teen’s skills freed her from captor in remote cabin
In a 10 hour standoff at a rural lakeside cabin in Rollins Montana 17 year old Anne Sluti guided negotiators to compel Anthony Zappa to surrender An alias of Anthony Steven Wright Zappa 29 faced multiple charges across several states including assault theft gun violations and kidnapping He feared being shot and demanded serving his sentence in Minnesota Sluti’s calm handling and decisive calls helped avert violence during the tense stand off
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New appliance efficiency standards promise energy savings
Washington reports Bush administration approved efficiency standards aim to save billions in energy costs. Washing machines will cut water use by 10.5 trillion gallons by 2030, saving $15.8 billion in electricity, with higher prices for new units. Water heaters also see long term savings, while upfront costs rise: washing machines up to $670 in 2007, electric heaters to $480, gas heaters to $507. Net annual bills drop for most buyers, with gas and electric water heaters offering $117 to $182 yearly savings respectively.
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South Pole Plane Rescue Planned For Ill Doctor
US officials prepare a daring mission to airlift the ill Amundsen Scott South Pole Station doctor, Ronald S Shemenski, 59, from Antarctica. Temperatures delay takeoff but may rise next week. three LC-130 Hercules planes departed Glenville, New York, to Christchurch with stops for refueling and crew in route.
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Park Service to ban jet skis in two years
The Park Service plans a nationwide ban on gasoline jet skis in all national parks and recreation areas by Sept. 15, 2002, pending site specific environmental review. Most motorized boat use is already barred in 66 of 87 sites, with 21 remaining after a court settlement involving Bluewater Network and Interior Department negotiators.
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