Keenan Release Follows Iranian Pressure and Peace Aim
Ireland presses Iran to free hostage Brian Keenan after four years in captivity. Iran’s ambassador to Ireland says freeing all hostages in Lebanon is the next step and urges Western pressure for prisoner releases. Premier Bourassa orders Mohawk barricades removed as tensions flare in Quebec.
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Medellin cartel leaders detained as family disputes unfold
Colombia authorities detain Fabio Ochoa at his Medellin area ranch amid claims by Marta Nieves Ochoa that he and his wife were arrested with 50 ranch workers. The Sons, Jorge Luis, Juan David and Fabio, are among Colombia's most wanted men. no charges filed against the rancher.
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Aiken Standard Classified and Subscription Rates
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Souter Delayed Confirmation Sets Back Supreme Court Start
Washington Supreme Court nominee David H. Souter cannot be confirmed before the new term begins. The timing could leave the court one justice short for the third time in two decades. A Senate aide says the earliest committee vote may be Sept. 27 with full Senate action the week of Oct. 1 to Oct. 8. President Bush tapped Souter to replace Justice Brennan, who retired in July.
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Plane crashes claim lives of famous musicians through decades
A historical survey lists fatal air accidents involving major musicians from Glenn Miller in 1944 to Stevie Ray Vaughan in 1990. It notes deaths of Patsy Cline, Buddy Holly, Redding, Os, Van Zant, and others, highlighting the toll on stars across genres.
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Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan dies in helicopter crash
East Troy Wisconsin reports Stevie Ray Vaughan perished along with four others after a foggy takeoff for Chicago. The pilot and Clapton associates died. Vaughan had recently cleaned up and was at peak. Candlelight vigils and tributes followed in Texas and beyond.
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Democrats Peeved Over GOP Shots At Carter
Washington observers note the Carter ghost lingers as Bush handles the Middle East crisis. Sununu’s vacation pivot draws GOP fire and Democratic disapproval while Carter and aides say bipartisan support is vital and a national energy policy was overdue.
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Utah Wildfire Claims Two Firefighters Amid Massive Blaze
A Utah wildfire near Midway killed two firefighters and scorched about 19 homes, with more than 1,000 acres burned. About 100 firefighters worked overnight to build lines through dense brush while wind gusts up to 60 mph complicated efforts. Deputy Blake Wright and Ralph Broadhead died near a bulldozer as flames surged toward Devil's Hole. Dozens of homes in Wasatch County faced threat as crews fought uphill fires.
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Reservist rehired after unlawful layoff claim at Atlanta area complex
Norcross apartment manager says he did not know reservists may take unpaid leave for active duty and be rehired. Sgt Charles Mack, with the 450th Ordnance Co based in Aiken South Carolina, was laid off while on alert duty at Fort Bragg. His sister found the termination slip and Mack is set to return Friday unless extended. Bell faced protests and threats after the firing was publicized.
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