Winter storm disruption hits U S Northeast and Northwest
A double barreled winter storm blanketed the Pacific Northwest and the East on Friday, knocking out power for thousands and delaying flights. In the Northeast hundreds of accidents occurred as motorists faced snow. Connecticut authorities reported at least three weather related deaths including two men over sixty from heart attacks while shoveling snow and a 17 year old killed when a car slid off a road.
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Greece to pardon imprisoned leaders amid political uproar
Greece's conservative government plans to pardon nearly all remaining leaders of the 1967 74 dictatorship. Seven of eight former military rulers may be freed, drawing strong reactions from socialists, communists, and others who suffered under the regime. Andreas Papandreou denounced the move as an insult to democracy. Prime Minister Mitsotakis framed the act as humanitarian after talks with President Caramanlis. Justice Minister Kanellopoulos said a pardons committee will meet Monday for possible approval.
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Athanasios Kanellopoulos
Pigeon waste removal plan sparks town debate in Amherst
Amherst residents clash over a $67,000 project to remove pigeon droppings from Town Hall and a local school drawing strong dissent from volunteers. David Keenan calls the plan crazy, while supporters say the money needed for a clean, safe environment.
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David Keenan
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Judge Quashes Law Renewing Debate in Detroit area case
Detroit area case centers on Christopher Justice accused of setting a house fire and using a racial slur against neighbors. Judge Thomas Inen says sufficient evidence for trial on arson and constitutional issues, while upholding free speech rights under the US Constitution. Prosecutor William Delhey argues ethnic intimidation statute should be applied countywide, seeking reinstatement of the charge. Justice, 21, remains jailed on a $500000 bond with a March 18 trial date set for the fire charge.
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Trolley Collision Injures 31 in Boston Green Line
A trolley car collision at Arlington Station on Boston Common injured 31 people, at least one critical, as two Green Line trains crashed during morning unloading. Passengers described panicked moments, with emergency crews counting injuries typical of a low impact crash.
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Michael S. Dukakis
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Electrical Fire Hits New York Subway in Fatal Smoke Event
An electrical fire on the third rail in a Brooklyn tunnel caused deadly smoke and panic aboard a No 2 and No 3 line train. Officials reported one dead and 145 injured from smoke inhalation as hundreds evacuated to hospitals. 132 were transported by city buses. A hospitalized woman remained in grave condition.
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Quayle cancels golf after Cypress Point controversy
Vice President Dan Quayle canceled a second round at Cypress Point in California after learning of the club’s racial controversy. He said he did not condone discrimination and returned to Vail, Colo. Cypress Point has no black members and has admitted women, drawing criticism from local officials.
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