Explosive Shoe Attempt On Miami Flight Sparks Boston Diversion
A Sri Lankan man Tariq Raja traveling on British papers tested positive for explosives after trying to detonate a fuse from a shoe on American Airlines Flight 63 to Miami. The jet diverted to Boston where two F 15s escorted it to Logan. Raja faces charges including disturbing a flight crew and awaits arraignment in Plymouth County jail as investigators probe airport security at Charles de Gaulle.
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Afghanistan's new Cabinet meets to begin rebuilding land
Afghanistan's 29 member cabinet held its first session at the presidential palace in Kabul. Premier Hamid Karzai said foreign troops should stay as long as needed to restore law and order. He introduced ministers including Vice Premier Sima Samar, urging unity and real change amid ruins from decades of war.
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Lottery Jackpot Heads to 36 Million After Saturday Draw
No tickets matched all six numbers in Saturdays Lotto Texas drawing. The estimated jackpot for Wednesdays draw stands at 36 million dollars.
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Who Controls Lacy Road Closure at Bay Plaza Center
City spokesman Gary Smith says Baytown did not close Lacy Road access. Sage Properties spokesman notes property owners shut the entrance due to traffic problems and speeding through the center’s lot, calling it a safety decision.
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Who's in Charge? asks Baytown readers to submit questions
The Baytown Sun invites questions to the column from readers. Submit with full details including topic, target answer, and jurisdiction. Provide your name and daytime phone for follow up, though that information will not be published.
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Sixteen file to run in Chambers County primaries
Sixteen candidates filed to appear on Republican and Democratic ballots for March primaries in Chambers County. Incumbent Precinct 4 Commissioner Bill Wallace seeks re election, Lee Stroud runs for county judge, Susan Roshto for county clerk, and Kenneth Epperson seeks re election as Precinct 4 justice of the peace. Filing began three weeks ago with more candidates anticipated before the Jan 2 deadline.
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Young Baytown mother seeks help to finish education
A single mother of three in Baytown describes hardship from missed schooling and low income. She works full time with limited pay and relies on her mother for childcare while the father remains incarcerated and unable to pay child support. Her 4 year old daughter has a lazy eye needing surgery, blocked by a $1600 insurance deductible. Goodfellows plans 2400 local toy recipients this year and aims for $30,000 in donations to fund toys and aid. Donations can be mailed to Baytown Goodfellows or delivered to The Baytown Sun.
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