Talks intense as phone strike nears third week
Verizon and two unions report intense negotiations on day 14 of an 87 000 member telephone workers strike. Verizon says agreements reached on two major issues but details remain. Spokesman notes proposals to ease unionization in wireless division and concessions on high speed Internet work. Union officials say wireless terms are far from final.
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Blimp Destroyed On Landing At Philadelphia Airport
A Goodyear blimp was blown into a pole and torn in half during landing at Northeast Philadelphia Airport. The cockpit with a pilot and six passengers skidded along the ground after gusts lifted a man off the surface. All occupants escaped uninjured though not wearing seat belts.
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Winds Fuel Fire Near Toston Threatens Hel
Firefighters race to slow a wildfire sweeping 100000 acres in three days near Tuston Montana as winds 40 mph plus loom with a cold front and no moisture. Officials say cool temperatures kept it quiet overnight but gusts could rekindle flames across the countryside. Grover Johnson, fire information officer, notes the strong ridge winds.
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Pipeline explosion kills six campers near Pecos River
An underground natural gas pipeline exploded near Varlsbad New Mexico sending a giant fireball into the air. Six people were killed two adults and four children who were camping along the Pecos River. Six other campers were injured. Police Capt. John Balderston said the blast may have ruptured a 30 inch line and the cause was not yet known.
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Garcia Favored To Win Chiapas Gubernatorial Race
In Chiapas Garcia, an opposer of the PRI, says he was jailed beaten and expelled from meetings. Polls show an eight party coalition led by Fox's PAN favored to defeat the PRI in Mexico's first gubernatorial vote since Fox's presidential win.
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US and Japan cancer patients to climb Mount Fuji
More than 200 cancer patients and family supporters from the United States and Japan will climb Mount Fuji this week to inspire hope and raise funds for cancer research and support. Andrea Martin, founder of the Breast Cancer Fund, says the trek highlights rising breast cancer rates and honors victims.
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Four American climbers recount captivity in Kyrgyzstan release
Four California born climbers aged 20s were abducted by Islamic militants in Kyrgyzstan while trekking in the Turo pass. They described their captivity as an adventure, said they were not beaten, and reported they wore new Kyrgyz army fatigues. President Akayev confirmed the meeting and noted rebels’ regional aims. The four were safely released after a tense period, with timing of capture and release unclear.
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DeGeneres and Heche announce amicable split after three years
Ellen DeGeneres and Anne Heche say they are ending their relationship in a friendly parting after 8 1/2 years together. The Daily News quotes friends denying a third party involvement. DeGeneres, 43, rose as the first openly gay TV lead and faced ABC cancellation of Ellen in 1997.
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Copperhead bite spurs drastic skin graft to save finger
In Rock Hill Mark Chitwood, 36, was bitten by a copperhead while moving a fish fryer. Doctors saved his right index finger by stitching the damaged finger under a skin flap from his abdomen. The flap grew blood vessels with the finger, a rare graft that required weeks of recovery and left him temporarily unable to write or button clothing. Colleen Chitwood assists as he heals, aiming for a fully functioning finger and a hairy outcome.
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Charlotte
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York County sheriff says it is not a public body
The Herald of Rock Hill sues for records on misconduct allegations against deputies. York County sheriff's office says it is not a public body and that releasing information would invade privacy. The suit follows a March probe into sexual and professional misconduct by deputies and suspensions.
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