California floods toll rises across six states amid continued deluge
Flooding from storms that began December 26 swamped thousands of homes and businesses in California and neighboring states. The damage toll surpassed 1.6 billion dollars while drinking water safety remained at risk for two thirds of Californians. 29 deaths were confirmed with three missing in Yuba County.
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Hugh Grant loses patience with Rio museum photographers
Hugh Grant, famed for polite British roles, argued with photographers in Rio de Janeiro as they reportedly interfered with his museum tours. Li am Gallagher avoids prosecution in London after a cocaine possession encounter. police say a warning is standard for first offenses.
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Fujimori refuses to yield as rebels hold hostages
Peru's president Alberto Fujimori tours a Lima prison housing Tupac Amaru rebels and hundreds of jailed guerrillas. He rejects the rebels demand to release about 300 comrades and says he seeks a peaceful solution while criticizing the hostage situation as terrorism.
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Gingrich wins re election tempered by ethics debate
Newt Gingrich secured re election as House speaker despite an ethics controversy and an anticipated rebuke vote. The ethics committee began procedures to address alleged discredit to the chamber as tensions rose over extending the case timeline beyond January 21.
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Harassment suit colors the eve of Clinton inauguration
The Supreme Court will hear Paula Jones civil suit against President Clinton as it weighs immunity from suit while in office. The 1991 Little Rock hotel incident is not the focus. the hearing precedes Clinton's second term. Jones filed the $700,000 suit in 1994, after he became president.
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Arafat Rejects Israeli Withdrawal Terms
Yasser Arafat angrily rejected Israel's compromise to finish troop withdrawals from the West Bank by 1997 with a September deadline, preferring the 1995 accord date. Dennis Ross led the tense six hour talks in Jerusalem as Netanyahu's offer for a May 1998 target faltered.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact Details
The Aiken Standard lists office hours, switchboard, editorial contacts, and publisher details. It outlines subscription prices for Home Delivery, County Mail, and Other Mail, with monthly and yearly rates and message about advance payments. The notice includes mailing addresses in Aiken South Carolina and publication basics.
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