Chavis converts to Islam after Farrakhan activism
Chicago Reverend Benjamin Chavis, former NAACP head, says he is joining Louis Farrakhan's Nation of Islam and becoming a Muslim, telling a 6000 strong crowd that he is turning to Allah. He led the group after a 1994 firing over an unapproved $330,000 settlement.
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Former NY judge blogs on stalking case and former lover
Former New York judge Friedrich Wachtler says the ex lover in a stalking case should have called him to stop harassment. He questions why Joy Li ver man did not contact him directly instead of the FBI.
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Gunman Kills Tourist on Empire State Building Deck
A gunman on the Empire State Building 86th floor open deck fired at tourists, killing a Danish musician and injuring six others before fatally shooting himself. The 69 year old Palestinian shooter, Ali Abu Kamal, came to the United States on Christmas Eve from Ramallah. Officials listed injured include an American friend, a Swiss man, a 52 year old Argentinian, and a 27 year old awaiting father, with a French couple and their 16 year old daughter among those treated for trauma. Witnesses described the volley as shots rang out and a man cried out about Egypt seconds before the attack.
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Forest Service took over Pentagon program on surplus aircraft
Washington The Forest Service assumed a Pentagon program that traded surplus C-130 transports for planes with claimed historic value to private contractors in 1989 after a plane involved in drug smuggling raised concerns about legality. The memo notes DOD reluctance to continue direct exchanges and outlines earlier museum display arrangements for firefighting aircraft.
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Dems Seek Independent Counsel On Campaign Funds
Senators Feingold and Bradley backed an independent probe into political fundraising on NBCs Meet the Press. Moynihan and Perot also endorsed the idea as Romer signaled openness. The call centers on possible GOP and White House fund raising practices and aims to clear the air.
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Weekend Warmth Returns With Scattered Sunshine
The forecast calls for cool temperatures today with a high near 58 saying partly sunny skies. Tonight remains partly cloudy with a low around 37. Tuesday outlook features mostly cloudy conditions and a high near 60. Morro.
Aiken Standard Need Help Office Hours and Delivery Rates
Aiken Standard announces office hours from 8:30 a m to 5 90 p m Monday through Friday Switchboard and publisher contact details listed The notice provides mailing address and pricing for home delivery county mail and service hours for circulation customer service
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