U.N. Troops Ambushed in Mogadishu Prompt UN Action
The Security Council met in emergency session and unanimously demanded the arrest of those who ambushed U.N. peacekeepers in Mogadishu, killing 22 Pakistani soldiers and injuring many. Pakistan urged armored carriers and helicopters, while Russia floated an international war crimes tribunal. Evacuations began as aid workers faced mounting dangers and casualties among Somalis and Pakistanis.
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Illegal boat used for Chinese aliens disaster at New York beach
Hundreds of illegal Chinese immigrants leapt into frigid Atlantic waters as the freighter Golden Venture ran aground off Rockaway. At least seven deaths reported, 328 treated on scene, with about 200 rescued and 25 still unaccounted. Coast Guard and fire units battled surf and currents. one Coast Guard skiff capsized with no injuries.
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Virginia GOP candidate George Allen hugs wife after acceptance
George Allen receives a hug from his wife Susan after delivering his acceptance speech at the Virginia state Republican Convention in Richmond on Saturday. Also notes a grand opening at Bluefield Child Care Center at 321 Preston St. in Bluefield from 3 to 6 p.m. Weather details follow.
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Partly sunny and windy conditions ahead for the weekend
Partly sunny today with highs near 80 as west winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with mid teens low. A weather package notes steady odds in Powerball draws and estimated jackpots of 21 million for Virginia on Saturday and 9.5 million for Wednesday with numbers 7 21 27 29 35 37 and no winner reported.
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Virginia Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power Across Region
Days after a major storm, areas in Virginia remained without electricity and a Lynchburg curfew stayed in effect to deter looting. Winds up to 80 mph toppled power poles, trees and an air conditioner atop a school. Appalachian Power mobilized 45 crews from multiple states. about 50 000 customers were without power, with restoration possibly not until midweek.
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Hospital official to testify before House panel Tuesday
BLUEFIELD An area hospital chief executive officer will testify Tuesday on health care reform before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Health. Eugene Pawlowski of Bluefield Regional Medical Center said the invitation comes after his Senate Finance subcommittee appearance, and he will speak for ten minutes about patient needs and provider challenges while lawmakers gather facts for potential reform.
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