Panama City Beach weighs image as spring break shrinks
Panhandle resort town tames its Redneck Riviera vibe to lure families and upscale visitors. City leaders cut large signs and ban new adult stores along Front Beach Road while keeping existing businesses. Locals and visitors debate tackiness versus appeal as seniors and students weigh the scene.
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Woodland Hills
Utah
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Goderich
Ontario
OPEC ministers weigh cuts to lift sagging oil market
Vienna report says OPEC weighs production cuts to prop up prices as Norway pledges a 3 percent output reduction from April 12 through year end, removing about 100000 barrels daily. Oslo reserves right to cancel if OPEC does not follow suit.
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Tornadoes churn deadly path through Minnesota
A swarm of powerful tornadoes tore through southern Minnesota killing 6 year old Dustin Schneider, injuring at least 27 and causing extensive damage in St Peter Le Center and Comfrey. The storms felled trees, toppled power lines, and damaged businesses as Gov. Arne Carlson deployed the National Guard.
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le Center
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St. Paul
Axel Steuer
Gustavus Adolphus College
Florida executes Judy Bue noano the first woman since 1848
Black Widow Judy Bue noano was executed in Starke Florida, the first woman put to death there since 1848 and the third woman nationwide since 1976. She died at 7 13 a m after being condemned for poisoning her husband, drowning her paralyzed son, and attempting to blow up her husband.
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Oklahoma City bombing case heads to state trial
Oklahoma County District Attorney Bob Macy vows to seek the death penalty for Terry Nichols and Timothy McVeigh on 160 counts of murder. He argues the atrocity, aimed at Oklahoma citizens, should be tried in state court before an Oklahoma judge and jury.
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National roundup highlights of crime and politics and aviation
National roundup covers deadly taxi assault in Denver with witnesses failing to call 911. Includes claims of mercy killings by a Glendale caregiver, U S Army Huey helicopter grounding due to gearbox faults, and Republican campaign finance strategy criticism by John Kasich.
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