Blair vows welfare reform in England amid controversy
SEDGEFIELD England Prime Minister Blair pledges a hands on reform of Britain's welfare state amid criticism of benefit cuts. He denies plans to tax write canes for the blind and will chair a new working group to reshape welfare.
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Divers search Musi River for SilkAir MI 185 crash victims
Rescuers, hindered by strong currents and muddy water, comb the Musi River near Makarti Jaya for victims and wreckage from SilkAir Flight MI 185. Officials say most passengers may remain strapped in seats. a floating crane may lift the mostly intact fuselage as relatives wait in Palembang.
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Pope John Paul II Sends Christmas Greetings to Cuba
Pope John Paul II issued a Christmas message to Cubans as Granma printed the text and Radio Reloj aired it ahead of his visit. Cardinal Ortega read the message at an outdoor Mass in Havana and worshippers praised the papal gesture while Cubans queued for Granma.
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Superman cape sells for seventeen thousand at Sothebys auction
Swedish executive Stefan Hallin sprinted from a taxi to Sothebys in New York and bid 17000 for the cape worn by Christopher Reeve in the 1978 film. He also paid 11000 for William Shatners maroon Starfleet jacket from Star Trek II.
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Farley drunken binges before death shock Chicago crowds
Chicago reports say Chris Farley 88 drank with brother John at an upscale bar early Wednesday. Waitress Laura Berry recalled he looked bad and was very drunk while another patron noted he appeared totally out of it last week.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Deadlines
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