Cuba seeks cash food and medical aid from U S after hurricane
Cuba has opened talks with the United States for a one time cash purchase of food and health care products to replenish stock depleted by Hurricane Michelle. Officials say Cuba has contacted 15 agricultural firms and 15 pharmaceutical or medical supply companies with total value estimates from 3 million to 0 million dollars. If approved, goods would be shipped on U S or third country vessels.
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High School Graduation Rates Rise but Gaps Persist
Education Department data from Census Bureau figures show 86.5 percent of 18 to 24 year olds completed high school in 2000, up from 85.9 percent in 1999. White students reached 91.8 percent, blacks 83.7 percent, Hispanics 64.1 percent with about 28 percent of Hispanic students considered dropouts.
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Judge Dismisses Remaining Salt Lake Olympic Bribery Charges
A federal judge dismissed all remaining charges in the Salt Lake City bribery scandal. Judge David Lam erased 10 counts of Olympic corruption fraud and a conspiracy charge against bid leaders Tom Welch and Dave Johnson, who faced accusations of using $1 million to influence IOC officials.
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Unemployment claims decline but benefits spike
New jobless claims fell for the third straight week to 444 000 for the period ending November 11 while claims continued to rise to 3.88 million for the week ending November 3. Economists say layoffs are easing but the jobless remain hard hit as the labor market stays weak.
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