Azerbaijan hit by night of curfew violations and arrests
Detainees exceed 100 after overnight raids as authorities crack down on pro independence groups in Baku. Curfew violators number 68 with sporadic gunfire reported. Soldiers also rounded up 43 activists and banned rallies amid ethnic tensions over Nagorno Karabakh. Local sources add mass evacuations tied to unrest.
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State considers sweeping solid waste and recycling plan
State officials and local governments discuss a broad solid waste bill with a 20 year forecast, new recycling targets, fees and a Solid Waste Management Trust Fund. Proposals require county disposal centers, limited plastic bags, no detachable can tabs, and mandatory state office recycling within a year of the plan.
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Weather outlook with rain, sun and cooler temps
Rain continues tomorrow with a 40 percent chance tonight and a cooler low in the upper 30s. Friday brings sun and a high in the low 50s, followed by mostly sunny weekend days. Monday may bring a shower chance as temperatures rise into the 60s and 70s. In the mountains and Midlands, showers possible tonight with 50 to 60 percent, lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s, winds shifting from SW to NW, and Friday outlooks near 40s to 50s with partly cloudy skies.
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Senate vote looms over Chinese student visa bill
The upcoming Senate vote hinges on a few Republican defections as Democrats seek to override President Bush. Virginia's John Warner backs a cautious stance while Minnesota's Rudy Boschwitz leans toward overriding to aid students on exchange visas. The bill would let about 32,000 students stay or work here amid concerns of crackdown backlash. Bush vetoed the measure November 30, citing executive foreign policy prerogatives and safeguards.
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Watkinss Proposed Change Aims At Contractor Liability
Capitol Hill reacts to Watkins proposal on weapons contractors liability for environmental violations and performance. Wyden criticizes loopholes and ceilings on damages while Skagens calls it a victory for common sense. Wakefield says contractors faced outline pressures and some threatened to quit.
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Postal delivery changes spark customer concerns nationwide
Frank criticizes new USPS delivery area rules as unclear while local officials plan to seek public input. He notes only two thirds of mail is local and fears delays extending beyond New York City trials. Ralph Nader accuses deteriorating standards as officials argue updates fix outdated timing.
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