Bodies believed kidnapped Americans found in Venezuela
Three hooded and bound bodies were found across the border in Venezuela and are believed to be three Americans abducted in Colombia last week. One body tested positive for Ingrid Washinawatok of Wisconsin. a credit card with her name was found. The other two are thought to be Teresa Freitas of Los Angeles and Laheena’e Gay of Hawaii.
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Global equities surge as markets rally on strong jobs data
US stocks jump with the Dow up 206.19 points to 9,467.40 as a Labor Department report shows the jobless rate at 4.4 percent in February. Tokyo and European indices rise, led by gains in IBM and Dell contracts, oil prices firm, and optimism Japan’s economy may bottom out.
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North Korea Deploys Multiple Rodong Missiles Near Border
A Tokyo newspaper, citing unnamed U.S. and Japanese officials, reports North Korea has deployed about 30 Rodong missiles at several sites near Yongcdong close to the Chinese border. The paper also says a major missile factory lies nearby and mentions a past Taepodong launch over Japan.
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Shaw Air Base to Host New Expeditionary Unit
Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter South Carolina will become the end base for one of ten new expeditionary units as part of an Air Force restructuring aimed at predictable troop life. The plan also moves 462 active duty mutory ops out of Charleston over 18 months and cuts 401 reserve and 80 civilian positions at Charleston AFB. Shaw serves as headquarters for the 9th Air Force with duties spanning the Middle East.
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Playwright Neil Simon reflects on Broadway luck
ASPEN Cole reports Neil Simon, 71, says his Broadway success came before big budget action films raised costs. He received a writing award at the US Comedy Arts Festival and plans an autobiography The Play Goes On. He writes longhand and reads aloud before typing.
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Lincoln signature expected to fetch 7000 at Columbia auction
A 194 year old note written by Abraham Lincoln just before his assassination is headed to auction in Columbia on March 13. The document asks safe passage for William Maxwell Evarts from the North to Richmond VA and back on April 10 1865. Lincoln signed A Lincoln.
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