UNICEF urges more funding for youngest children
UN agencies urge governments to increase attention and funding for children from birth to age three. The State of the World's Children report argues early investment saves money long term and yields healthier, more productive nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unicef
United Nations
UN Children’s Fund
Midwest Snow Storm Delays Travel and Schools
A major Midwest snow storm blanketed Chicago and surrounding areas with over 10 inches of snow and 30 mph winds. Blizzard warnings spread to northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan as travel slowed and schools closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Midwest
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Trinidad election too close to call in volatile race
In Trinidad and Tobago Premier Basdeo Panday seeks to extend rule as poll workers tally ballots amid racial tensions. Panday claims 19 seats to Manning led PNM's 16, while Manning vows court challenge over two Panday candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port-Of-Spain
Trinidad
United States
Basdeo Panday
Trinidad and Tobago
Panday
United National Congress
People’s National Movement
Patrick Manning
Auction could boost wireless choices and coverage
Washington AP reports a government airwave auction may expand cell service options and reach. The FCC auction draws 87 firms and over 1.8 billion dollars in upfront payments, with analysts predicting 10 to 18 billion total from licenses mainly in the 1900 MHz band. Consumers may see more carriers and nationwide plans with no roaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Clinton visits Ireland to push Northern Ireland peace effort
President Clinton arrives in Dublin with Hillary and Chelsea and plans meetings with Irish leaders, aiming to advance peace talks amid lingering distrust. He will meet David Trimble and Seamus Mallon in Belfast, tour government buildings, and attend events including a Guinness brewery reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Clinton
Northern Ireland
White House
Atlantic Ocean
Dublin International
Bertie Ahern
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Chelsea
Ahern
Marine One
Aras An Uachtarain
Mary McAleese
Phoenix Park
John Paul II
Guinness Beer
Dundalk
Irish Republican Army
United Kingdom
Belfast
David Trimble
Seamus Mallon
London
Tony Blair
University of Warwick
Queen Elizabeth II
Las Vegas Plans $500000 New Year Eve Fireworks Show
Las Vegas aims for a spectacular New Year’s Eve display dubbed The Big Bang to spend about $500000 on fireworks over a four mile area from 14 sites. Mayor Oscar Goodman recalls a lackluster millennium, while officials credit hotel taxes for funding and hope the show attracts big crowds and boosts tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Oscar Goodman
Clark County
Rob Powers
Goodman
Barbra Streisand
Wayne Newton
Bette Midler
Downey charged with two felony drug counts
Robert Downey Jr faces two felony drug counts and a misdemeanor after his Thanksgiving weekend arrest at a Palm Springs resort. He pled innocent with arraignment set for December 27, potentially facing years in prison if convicted. Downey returned to work shortly after the arrest on Ally McBeal, with ongoing legal and employment implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Nierob
Florence County election tied as Leatherman wins vote
State Election Commission upholds Hugh Leatherman victory over Patsy Stone keeping the Senate at 23 23. Stone alleges Florence County mishandled absentee ballots and seeks recounts while officials say the outcome stands. Coates also certified as winner in a separate race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
State Senate
State Election Commission
Senate
Hugh Leatherman
Leatherman
Patsy Stone
Florence County Election Commission
State Commission
House
Marty Coates
Stone
Patricia Conner
Coates
Deborah Cureton
John Martin
Florence County
Florence
Plant fined for not paying its employees on time
EASLEY An Upstate textile machinery company has been fined for failing to pay employees on time and for not submitting deductions for health and life insurance. Saco Lowell Inc was fined 1000 dollars for misallocating over 21000 dollars in deductions across 10 paydays from September through November. Another 200 dollar penalty covered wages due of more than 196000 dollars on three November paydays. The agency noted most contributions and wages have since been paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easley
Saco Lowell Inc
State Labor, Licensing and Regulation Department
Labor Department
Saco Lowell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michael Davis Jr
Tyler Butler
Butler
St. Adalbert School
Cleveland
Supreme Court
US Circuit Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sociated Press
Uead
United States of America
Brian O'Neill
O’neill
Associated Press
Entertainment & People News
Goldberg
Forrest City
Ark
Ap) .Org
St Francis County
Interstate 40
Sheriff's Department
David West
Robert Ward
St. Clair Shores
Mich
Dave Parkman
Parkman
Dave
State News
Paul Nolte
Election Resource Corp
Little Rock
Nolte
Russell Barrett
Cam Lewis
Caulder
Barrett
Lewis
Norte
Peter Protopapas
Ical
Brent O’shields
Cliff Theisen
Greenville News
Theisen
Burris Nelson
Pick ‘Ens County Economic Development Alliance
O'Shields
Liberty Office
Tom Powell
State Employment Security Commission