Gunbattles rage in Bethlehem as Israeli army clashes
Israeli troops say Palestinian gunmen tried to seize an Israeli enclave in Bethlehem after clashes with soldiers and Jewish settlers near a Muslim worship site. The fighting lingered for hours and Israeli helicopters fired rockets toward the Aida refugee camp. Twelve Palestinians were wounded, two seriously, according to Palestinian hospitals.
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Congress faces presidential change as transition funds held
Congress returns from a three week recess to tackle disputes with the current president and the looming transition. A House subcommittee planned a hearing on the GSA refusal to release 5.3 million dollars of transition funds to either Bush or Gore, citing uncertainty over who will be sworn in. Reps Stephen Horn and Jim Kolbe urged immediate release to Bush, warning delay could hinder the Clinton handover.
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Pakistan offers Kashmir talks with India amid violence
Islamabad says it will not oppose direct talks between Kashmiri separatists and Delhi, marking a major concession after years of insisting Pakistan must be included. The move follows a Baramulla blast that killed a soldier and wounded several, with four civilians injured.
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Groening Still Creates Life in Hell Despite Fame
Los Angeles cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of Life in Hell since 1977, says large ventures like publishing and Futurama work have limited the fun of drawing solo. He maintains his rabbit characters inspired some Simpsons figures and prefers quiet studio time with a blank sheet.
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Richland County weighs $8 million jail expansion plan
The Richland County Council will study an $8.27 million plan to expand the jail by adding 168 beds for women and 112 for men after the September death of Alvin Glenn while guarding 64 inmates. The proposal includes security cameras and addresses overcrowding and safety concerns.
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Solar Wings Unfurled On Space Station During Spacewalk
NASA assesses when to finish deploying the second solar wing after the right panel opened during a 7 1/2 hour spacewalk. Engineers monitor slack cables and software fixes as astronauts Noriega and Tanner attach the truss and expand the wing to 115 feet. Two more spacewalks planned for wiring and equipment.
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Gates and Buffett duel in lighthearted Omaha bridge match
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett faced off in a local bridge tournament at the Omaha Bridge Club. Buffett joked about “my house against his house” while Gates, owner of roughly $110 million in Washington state assets, declined to bet.
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McEnroe offers Davis Cup return as doubles option
John McEnroe says he is willing to rejoin the United States Davis Cup squad, potentially as a doubles partner, two weeks after quitting as team captain. He notes his brother Patrick may be a candidate for captain and suggests he could play doubles if needed, hinting his Davis Cup career may continue.
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Fox signals talks with Zapatistas after historic win
Mexico's Vicente Fox, the first opposition president in 71 years, moves to restore peace talks with the Zapatista rebels in Chiapas. Subcomandante Marcos says trust remains low but fighters are ready to resume negotiations and Marcos may travel to Mexico City to press for an Indian-rights law in Congress.
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Man shot during attempted mall robbery by deputy
In Columbia, a Sumter man Keith Atkins, 22, tried to rob Lexington Deputy Michael Baker in a mall bathroom. Baker drew his service weapon and fired twice, injuring Atkins in the left wrist and chest. Atkins was arrested 30 minutes later at Richland Memorial Hospital. injuries not life threatening.
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