National Park Service halts prescribed fires after Bandelier blaze
The Park Service sharply increased prescribed burns until Bandelier National Monument blaze ignited Los Alamos homes, prompting Interior Secretary Babbitt to halt all West prescribed fires. Officials vow policy and training changes while critics push for mechanical thinning. Foresters say properly monitored fires reduce long term wildfire risk and costs.
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Bashar Assad named commander and presidential candidate
Bashar Assad, son of the late Hafez Assad, was unanimously nominated as the sole presidential candidate in Damascus Syria. The Baath Party also named him commander of the armed forces, as constitutional change lowers the presidential age to 34.
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Militants seize province capital in Solomon Islands raid
Militants said to have seized Gizo, capital of a western province, as a third armed group enters the Solomon Islands crisis. At least one young person reported killed. Papua New Guinean and Bougainville links cited. radio reports say 45 attackers struck police and telecom facilities. No immediate confirmation from local police.
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Stallone Flavin open house to back heart foundation
Ex Mian resident Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin host a 24 hour Beverly Hills open house on Home Shopping Network and HS N dot com to promote Flavin Serious Skin Care. Proceeds aid the Heart of a Child Foundation supporting Sophia Stallone’s heart surgery needs.
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Summit between Koreas delayed by one day
SEOUL says the North requested a one day postponement of the first ever inter Korean summit citing minor technical reasons. Kim Dae jung and Kim Jong I will meet in Pyongyang for three days to discuss economic aid, family reunions, and reconciliation amid tense relations.
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Questions linger after woman's body found in shed
Williamston sheriff deputies arrested Richard Wilkins after Vicki Wilkins was found shot in a storage shed beside the couple's motor home. A gun lay near the body as a 12 year old granddaughter reported the assault and killing. investigators said the grandfather was in custody.
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Andison County
Jeff Black
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Tobacco CEOs to detail industry changes in Florida case
Tobacco executives prepare to testify in a Florida smokers class action to argue there have been enormous changes in the industry over the last three years. Philip Morris chief Michael Szymanczyk is slated to speak as part of a bid to limit punitive damages.
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Father of man shot vows vindication in Charleston protest
Kenneth Coaxum, father of Kenneth Coaxum Jr, marched with protesters outside the sheriff’s office vowing to pursue punishment for officers involved in the May 18 shooting. The shooting, caught on video after Coaxum struck two officers with a car, prompted calls for rigorous investigations and reviews by national figures and the U.S. Justice Department.
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