Time out eyed in Middle East talks with Abbas and Levy
Israel and the Palestinian Authority will resume talks next month on a U.S. call for a time out in settlement construction and Arab property seizures. Palestinian negotiator Mahmoud Abbas said his side will also seek a halt to West Bank house demolitions as Washington hosts talks starting Oct. 13, with an earlier regional session planned next week under a deal arranged by Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
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Congressional pay raise clears major obstacle in Senate
Senate bargainers dropped language blocking the automatic 2.3 percent pay raise for members of Congress, clearing the biggest hurdle to a $3,072 hike. The Monday night vote by the Senate negotiators was 3-3. a majority is required, but the measure still could be stalled in future legislation.
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Defense seeks distance in Oklahoma City bombing trial
Defense attorneys questioned prospective jurors about distinguishing a primary offender from a secondary actor as the Oklahoma City bombing trial of Terry Nichols opens. Prosecutors say Nichols helped Tim McVeigh acquire materials, finance the attack, and stash the get away car. Nichols faces death-penalty exposure if convicted. Judge Matsch notes the case begins anew with a clear page.
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Pry mark found on Ramsey door in released documents
Newly released documents report no clear sign of forced entry at the Ramsey home but reveal an apparent pry mark on a rear entrance doorjamb. Police sought warrants to search the home and vehicles in 1996 and 1997 after JonBenet Ramsey was found dead, with no arrests to date and no evidence of child pornography found.
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Roy Lichtenstein dies at 73 pioneering Pop Art movement
National roundup reports Roy Lichtenstein died at 73 after pneumonia, noting his 1961 Look Mickey Too Hooked a Big One transformed commercial art into fine art and placed him with Andy Warhol at the forefront of Pop Art. the piece followed earlier abstract works.
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Aiken Standard Office Hours and Contact Details
Local information lists office hours from 6 30 am to 5 30 pm Monday through Friday. Switchboard and editor contacts are provided with extensions for news features sports and editorial. Subscription rates and mailing addresses are shown along with delivery service hours and phone numbers.
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