Milosevic defiant as NATO tensions rise over Kosovo
Belgrade reports Milosevic remains in power after a week of defying the West. NATO airstrikes and the Kosovo conflict sharpen divisions among allies, while Milosevic gains support from nationalists at home. Western powers aim to halt Kosovo’s violence and reimpose an October cease fire in Serbia.
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Pope John Paul II Returns to Mexico City on Mission for Americas
Pope John Paul II arrived in Mexico City greeted by President Zedillo and thousands of supporters. The 78 year old pope spoke with tremor, praising Mexico’s Catholic roots and defending the church against Protestant inroads while reaffirming his affection for the country and its people.
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Postal Service earns cautious praise as stamp rises take effect
A Associated Press poll finds most Americans pleased with the Postal Service despite jokes about government. Rates rose for the first time in four years, lifting a first class stamp to 33 cents. About a third say prices are too high, while nearly 75 percent rate service as excellent or good. respondents note speed and counter service as concerns, with 40 percent reporting no concerns.
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Associated Press
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Media
Scott Howard
San Francisco
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Post
Texas weighs moving death row from Ellis Unit to Terrell Unit
Texas prison officials study relocating death row inmates from the Ellis Unit near Huntsville to the Terrell Unit 30 miles away after a scathing report on escape incidents. Allan Polansky, chair of the prison board, says the move is the board and department's top priority.
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Police dummy on Eastchester Drive sparks ire in High Point
Citizens complain of a female mannequin posing as a police officer on Eastchester Drive. Some say she slept on duty or appeared dead, prompting 911 calls before it was revealed the officer is a life-size dummy used to slow traffic at high accident intersections.
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Wenner coins ruling fuels old treasure dispute in Idaho
In Bellevue Idaho a judge awarded 96 gold coins to Beatrice Wenner over a 1997 find by Gregory Corliss on Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner's property. The coins worth about 25000 dollars date to the 1800s and are tied to a centuries old trove principle.
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Wenner
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