Quake Reported Along Soviet Georgia Border
A 6.5 to 7.2 magnitude quake struck near Kutaisi Georgia, 105 miles from Tbilisi, causing building cracks but no injuries reported. Officials in Turkey felt the tremor on the border. no Turkish casualties or damage noted.
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Sununu Turns To Humor Amid White House Scrutiny
White House Chief of Staff John Sununu jokes at the White House Correspondents Dinner about his frequent flights, quipping about the Iraqi air force and showing a tuxedo airplane pin as he chats with reporters. The speech aims to ease controversy over his travel. Montana judge hears bid to halt spring grizzly hunt. official defends biologically justified hunt amid rights group pressure. In Florida, Donald Trump raises 15.2 million from condo auction amid loan renegotiations and calls for de-leveraging.
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Allies Expand Security Zone in Northern Iraq to Attract Kurdish Refugees
Allied forces double the size of the demilitarized zone in northern Iraq and plan a second refugee camp to lure Kurds from mountain camps. The UN will oversee camps after US, Dutch, British, and French troops depart, with EC backing a British plan for UN protection. Refugees report rebels blocking returns and seeking payment.
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Citizens Open Hearts To Victims In Andover Tornado
Andover Kansas residents opened their hearts and gathered clothing and food for 14 dead and 40 acre Golden Spur Mobile Home Park residents. The Andover Methodist Church and schools filled with donations as workers sorted 3,000 pounds of clothing and 1,500 homeless residents received aid. The disaster leveled 226 trailers and damaged 15 more while 88 houses, a mobile home and 11 businesses were destroyed. The community expressed hope and resilience through memorials and service.
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Senate Prepares To Debate State Budget Plan
COLUMBIA The senate shifts from ethics to the proposed fiscal year budget of 3.68 billion dollars. Debate opens today as a slow economy narrows options and budget writers expect passage with few clashes. Finance Committee chair James Waddell says the budget neither raises nor proposes new taxes.
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Hundreds Rally for Pro-Choice at Statehouse
Hundreds gathered at the Statehouse to oppose Rep David Beasleys anti abortion bill. Organizers from Planned Parenthood and USC Students For Choice urged lawmakers to protect access. lawmakers remain stalled in a House subcommittee with limited chance of passage before June.
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Weather forecast with varied shower chances across regions
The forecast showsTonight cloudy with a 30 percent shower risk and upper 60s low. Tuesday brings 70 percent storm chances with highs near 80 and lows mid 60s. Regions Midland Coast and Beaches report partial cloudiness with 20-40 percent shower chances tonight and 30 percent Tuesday.
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