Oldest turtle fossil found in Arizona date 185 million years ago
Researchers from the American Museum of Natural History and partners report a nearly complete fossil of a cryptodite turtle in Navajo tribal lands, Coconino County, Arizona. The 185 million year old remains push back the cryptodite record by 45 million years and indicate an aquatic, swimmer like early form of modern turtles.
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North America
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New York
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Poll For PTL Down The Tubes
Deborah Watkins of Conyers Ga says a telephone poll by PTL Partners Majority Inc to gauge support for buying PTL failed due to computer problems. The week long poll aimed to show if 600000 PTL contributors would back a trust fund to buy the ministry as PTL seeks bankruptcy protection.
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PTL
Deborah Watkins
Conyers
PTL Partners Majority Inc
Weekend Break With Sun And Warm Temperatures
Expect sunny skies this weekend with temperatures rising into the upper 80s. Humidity will be notably lower, offering a comfortable outdoor window.
Deaths Annie L Simpkins North Augusta
Obituary note from North Augusta announces the death of Annie L Simpkins with details published on Page 11A for full service information and survivors.
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Annie L. Simpkins
North Augusta
Whitman Named New Aiken Registrar Amid Legal Dispute
Gov. Carroll A. Campbell signed Peggy Whitman as Aiken County registrar of mesne conveyance while ongoing questions linger over whether the governor or the county legislative delegation can appoint interim successors. The conflict follows the death of Virginia Ergle and a split appointment by both branches, with possible court action to settle authority. Whitman expressed a desire to work with deputy Peggy Boylston, who remains in place, as the counties resume normal operations.
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Peggy Whitman
Aiken County
Lwsuit
Virginia Ergle
Bob McAlister
Campbell
Thomas L. Moore
D-Aiken County
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Sen. Moore
Boylston
Poindexter Testimony Grips House Hearings on Iran Arms Sale
Admiral Poindexter faces questioning over Iran arms profits diverted to the Contras as lawmakers seek broader inquiry into how national security policy was formed. Rep. Hamilton and others press the administration while Poindexter cites limited immunity and recalls Meese and Regan's roles. Page 12A.
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Lee Hamilton
D-Ind
House Committee
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Reagan
Edwin Meese
White House
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Iran
Meese
Regan
House
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Foley
D-Wash
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George P. Shultz
National Security Council
Oliver L. North
Poin
France breaks ties with Iran after diplomatic dispute
France announced it was breaking diplomatic relations with Iran after a weeks long confrontation. Iranian diplomats were barred from leaving France and the French police ring around Tehran's embassy remained in place amid bombings linked investigations.
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France
Iran
Islamic Republic
Foreign Ministry
European Community
United Nations
Security Council
Interior Ministry
Switzerland
Wahid Gardji
Secret Service
Tehran
Environment Studies Are Sought Before Hanford Reactor Restarted
A federal suit seeks to block the restart of the N Reactor at Hanford until environmental studies are completed. The Natural Resources Defense Council and lawmakers from Washington and Oregon file in Spokane. The suit targets the DOE as it plans a November restart after a 50 million safety upgrade.
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Hanford
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U.S. District Court
Spokane
Wash
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Natural Resources Defense Council
Brock Adams
D-Wash
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Rove
Mike Lowry
Don Bonker
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Lowry
Energy Department
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George Bush
Senate Energy Committee
Cliff Groff
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