Flood victims confront soggy homes in Grand Forks
National roundup reports widespread flooding across the Red River Valley as Grand Forks residents like Becky Robertson return home to mud, slime, and destruction. About 47,000 displaced residents face the aftermath while the crest moves north into neighboring states and Canada.
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Peru buries slain heroes as rebels mourn privately
In Lima Peru buries two soldiers who died rescuing hostages and a hostage who died. A6 year old Kenji Fujimori kissed the coffin of Col. Juan Valer, who was shot seven times during the raid on the diplomatic compound. Rebels slain in the takeover had most bodies unclaimed with uncertainty over rebel chief Nestór Cerpa’s remains.
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Defense cites weakness in McVeigh case
Denver report notes defense argues the prosecution relies on McVeighs beliefs shared by many rather than hard evidence. Attorney Stephen Jones says physical proof would be found on McVeighs person if he built the truck bomb, but none exists. Prosecutor Hartzler cites car documents writings and the arrest T shirt to explain the motive for the 168 dead and 500 plus hurt.
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Mystery package quarantines Washington B'nai B'rith office
FBI terrorism experts probe a mysterious red substance sent in a petri dish to the B'nai B'rith headquarters in Washington. The odoriferous container labeled anthracks and yersinia prompted a quarantine of 108 people inside the international office for over eight hours. Initial tests found no toxin, but further lab analysis continued at Bethesda Naval Medical Center as fourteen people and emergency crew members were kept safe with brine washdowns.
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Congress Eyes Regulation of Billboards Across SC and Nation
Congress weighs tightening rules on billboard placement amid criticism of pervasive signs including Pedro along I-95. SC reports 6455 billboards, highest per federal mile for violations, sparking debate over aesthetics and safety.
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