Sick Pope bows out of Basilica ceremony due to flu
Pope John Paul II, still recovering from a cold, missed an early evening blessing and candle procession at St. Peter's Basilica for the Presentation of the Lord. A cardinal read the pope's homily as officials said details on his health were not available and his Wednesday audience remained uncertain.
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Fatal explosion at Ford River Rouge plant
An explosion at Ford Motor Co River Rouge complex No 3 boiler killed one worker and left 12 others critically injured. Twenty one workers were treated at Oakwood Hospital with several severely burned as authorities searched the plant for additional victims and officials investigated the blast cause.
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Tax money sparks fight over surplus gas tax revenue
The federal government could collect up to 1.5 billion in unanticipated fuel taxes as gas prices stay low. Congress and the Clinton administration clash over allocating roughly half of the extra revenue beyond highway bill plans to roads and other programs.
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Kosovo rebels urged to skip talks in France plea
Adem Demaci of the Kosovo Liberation Army urged the rebels not to attend a peace conference in France. The stance adds uncertainty over whether the Kosovo Albanians or Belgrade will participate in negotiations set to begin Saturday, as other Albanian leaders say they will attend. Both sides face international pressure to commit to talks ending an 11 month conflict.
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Estefan helps Cuban refugees on South Beach
Emilio Estefan encountered 11 Cuban refugees who arrived by a small wooden boat on South Beach. He welcomed them with Cuban coffee as they were taken into Border Patrol custody and described their distress upon landing.
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Postmaster Subscription Address Notice
The Aiken Standard lists subscription address changes as sent to PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Readers are instructed to notify the postmaster with new addresses and ensure timely mail delivery.
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Tiger Wanders Suburban New Jersey Subdivision
A 431 pound Bengal tiger roamed a Jackson area subdivision for hours before police shot it dead after attempts to tranquilize failed. Authorities cite unknown origin with suspects including Six Flags Great Adventure and a tiger sanctuary. Residents question home buyers about local wildlife and safety amid a community with many tigers.
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