Contamination closes Excel beef plant in Plainview
A USDA inspector reported fecal contamination on beef at Excel Plainview causing Friday closure. About 1,800 workers and 4,000 cattle daily, HACCP controls cited as failing by USDA. Investigations ongoing with possible Monday reopening anticipated. no risk to public stated.
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Garth takes spotlight from Oprah in Globe feature
David Small profiles Garth as he steps into the spotlight once held by Oprah Winfrey in a Globe News feature. The piece highlights Garth’s rising profile, interviews, and the changing landscape of daytime television.
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Garth Brooks Overwhelms Oprah At Amarillo Show
A crowd roared as Garth Brooks performed in Amarillo blowing away expectations set for Oprah Winfrey. Oprah appeared on stage at the Amarillo Little Theatre, greeting fans and declaring the city’s ticket scene hot while Brooks and his band delivered a high energy set featuring Ain't Goin' Down Til the Sun.
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Economy hums along as job growth nears record
Washington reports January job gains of 358,000 with unemployment at 4.7 percent, near a 2 million year low. Strong labor market supports Wall Street as wages rise modestly and Dow climbs toward last summer’s high. The Labor Department notes employers added more jobs than expected amid resilient sectors.
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Akebono Opens Nagano Winter Games Ceremony
Sumo Grand Champion Akebono performs a dohyoiri during the opening festivities at the Minami Nagano Sports Park in Nagano Japan as the XVII Winter Olympics begin. For more on the games see Page 10.
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Clinton and Blair ready to act alone if needed over Iraq
President Clinton and Prime Minister Blair pledged to use military force against Iraq if necessary even without wider support. Britain sends eight Tornado jets to Kuwait while U S aircraft carriers and further planes move toward the region. Both leaders urged international backing but prepared for possible action, citing Saddam Hussein's chemical weapon history.
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Clinton accuses Starr's office of illegal leaks
President Clinton denounces leaks in the Monica Lewinsky probe, pledging court action against prosecutors. Starr replies the claims have no factual basis, calling them reckless as investigators press the case, including FBI interviews with Lewinsky’s college roommate. Kendall threatens sanctions and judicial relief, saying the office is out of control.
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Clinton vows no resignation amid Lewinsky probe
President Bill Clinton told reporters he would never resign despite intense questions about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. In a 44 minute East Room briefing with Tony Blair he offered no new specifics, faced with repeated inquiries about credibility and the ongoing controversy.
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