Guerrilla attack kills two Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon
Lebanese security officials say guerrillas attacked an Israeli patrol near Beaufort outpost in southern Lebanon, killing two soldiers and wounding five as Israeli warplanes bombed suspected guerrilla positions. Casualty details from air raids were not immediately available. The raid followed reports of roadside bombs or ambush tactics by guerrillas.
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Pinochet medical records case blocked by High Court
The High Court rejected Belgium and six human rights groups’ bid to review the medical report on Augusto Pinochet. If no appeal is filed, the case goes to Home Secretary Straw for a final extradition decision to Spain. Straw earlier signaled leaning toward Pinochet’s return home citing independent medical findings.
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Grandmothers honored on return from United States in Havana
Elian Gonzalez’s grandmothers returned to a hero’s welcome in Havana, greeted by crowds as they ended a nine day U S visit. Maternal Raquel Rodriguez cried before 1700 students while vowing to continue the fight to reclaim the six year old from Miami relatives.
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Tragic train derailment kills 5 year old in Potomac area
A derailed coal car struck a family home near the Maryland West Virginia border killing Eddie Lee Rogers five and seriously injuring Libby A Holstein thirty five. Rescuers searched the wreckage as others in the home survived and two train crew members were unharmed. The 36 of 80 derailed cars weighed 120 tons each and the cause was not yet known.
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Brooks joins smiles at charity reveal in San Antonio
Garth Brooks surprised about 750 Crown Council dentists in San Antonio urging support for his Toach em All Foundation and its Smiles for Life Charity Campaign to raise five million dollars for children's medical and education needs. Dentists will offer discounted whitening over three months, with proceeds to the foundation. Another item notes Jane Pauley considering a TV news career on Mary Tyler Moore show but credits the character Mary Richards for influence. Johnnie Cochran questions progress on race relations, citing profiling terms like jogging while black and living while black and urging end to denial.
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Survivors cling to wreckage after airliner crash
A Kenya Airways Airbus 310 with 179 aboard crashed into the Atlantic off Abidjan Ivory Coast minutes after takeoff en route to Lagos. At least 10 survived dawn totals 14 bodies brought ashore with 80 more en route by boat. Authorities report rough conditions hindered rescue. Most passengers believed Nigerian on a Lagos bound flight.
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McCain gains ground in South Carolina poll shows Bush ahead
A Time CNN poll finds Bush leading McCain 52 to 32 percent among South Carolina Republicans, down from a 62 to 15 percent gap in November. Earlier Palmetto Polls show Bush at 51 percent with McCain at 29 percent. Also in Charleston state Sen Robert Ford plans a rally for longshoremen after a clash with police.
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Bradley Gore clash fuels NH primary race
In Concord Bradley warned Gore's fund-raising links could cost Democrats the White House if nominated while Gore accused Bradley of personal vilification. Bush and McCain pressed to lead Republicans with fresh contrasts as New Hampshire pledge week begins.
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Controversy Over Naming Ravenel Bridge in Charleston
The Cooper River span, costing 420 million, faces opposition from residents and leaders who question naming it after state Sen. Arthur Ravenel. Critics cite his NAACP remark and political stance, while backers say the bridge honors Southern heritage and Ravenel’s long service.
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