Rings director Jackson wins big at Golden Globes
Los Angeles coverage notes The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King and Lost in Translation leading with multiple awards. Peter Jackson wins Best Director while Sofia Coppola earns Best Screenplay. Bill Murray and Diane Keaton claim lead comedy honors. Sean Penn and Charlize Theron win acting prizes for Mystic River and Monster.
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Kerry fends off criticism in New Hampshire primary
Kerry faces flack from Dean and Edwards as New Hampshire voters weigh tax and Iraq policy. Dean accuses Kerry of shifting positions while Edwards and Clark press clearly on the war. Polls show Kerry leading but contest remains tight ahead of February 3 primaries.
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Pension funding bill faces broad bipartisan push
Lawmakers describe a perfect storm of events forcing weak companies to pay billions more into pension plans and risking retirement security for millions. Business groups labor unions and both parties back a Senate bill to adjust the formula and aid airlines and steelmakers late on payments. The Bush administration threatens a veto on bailouts but houses and Senate seem poised to act quickly.
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U S Costa Rica trade pact eyed with region
Washington reports a Costa Rica agreement to join Central American aims with the United States in a proposed free trade area. Congress must approve the deal after talks addressing telecom and insurance issues. In Greenville a five story motel fire killed six, injured many, and prompted guests to jump or descend via sheets.
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Texas lawmakers weigh new school funding options
Gov. Perry signals possible results based incentives for schools while lawmakers debate funding plans for the 2004-03 year. Proposals include cigarette tax increases, a split roll housing residential and business property rates, expanded sales tax on services, and franchise tax changes. Texas spends about 3 billion on schools in the current two year budget.
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Arizona prison hostage says she's OK
Prison officials in Buckeye report negotiations with two inmates holding a correctional officer in a prison watch tower are yielding increasingly compliant responses as the standoff enters its second week. The Arizona Department of Corrections declined to elaborate on inmate behavior or entry details.
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Regina and Sanders Celebrate Samual's New Arrival
Regina Real and Eron Sanders, colleagues of Jimmie Pierce, admire the birth of Samual to Jimmie and David Pierce. Big brother Alan approves as Mona Williams Christenson Peggy Williams Cornett and Mariiyn Hollomonn try Pilates. Charles and Lauren Conder share a Saturday omelet made by Chef Stan Taylor at Victona's.
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Nativity Scene Birthday Greetings for Local Officials
Nativity Scene celebrates birthdays for Travis Elementary teacher Cora Bigwood and Lee College regent Don Coffey who completed another revolution around the sun with warm greetings from the community.
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