Negotiators caucus in strike on US West and SNET
A 13 state strike against US West enters its second week as talks resume after a five hour break. More than 6,000 SNET workers strike in Connecticut over wage and benefit disputes. Pickets form at SNET sites while customers face possible service delays.
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Sterns TV ratings off to strong start
The Howard Stern Radio Show debuted to strong local ratings in major markets outrating NBC SNL in New York Philadelphia San Francisco Minneapolis Miami Pittsburgh and Baltimore Nielsen figures show the CBS affiliate in many cities doubled or tripled its prior hour ratings Eddie Murphy compilation special aired opposite SNL helped limit its impact and the new show is available in about 70 percent of the nation.
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Howard Stern
NBC
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Minneapolis
Miami
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
CBS
Nielsen Media Research
Stern
U S agrees to Hague trial of two Libyans over Flight 103
The Clinton administration proposes to try Abdel Basset al Megrahi and Lamen Khalifa Fhimah in The Hague under Scottish law. The plan aims to resolve the Lockerbie bombing case, though victims’ families express anger and concern over justice and fairness.
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Los Angeles Times
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Clinton
Hague
U.S
Madeleine Albright
Abdel Basset al-Megrahi
Lamen Khalifa Fhimah
Lockerbie
Scotland
Susan Cohen
Theodora
America
Libya
Muammar Gaddafi
Bus driver shortage hits school districts across the area
College Community needs seven more drivers to run 39 routes while Iowa City and Linn-Mar report staffing gaps. Cedar Rapids is in better shape after adding about 10 drivers to reach 125. Benton Community and Avasmo? district see changes, with pay raises and resignations affecting coverage. Substitutes are scarce, licensing deters applicants, and districts explore bonuses and shared pools. Wall of College Community extols a retiree drive.
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Iowa City
Iowa City Coach Co
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Linn-Mar
Carlyn Wessel
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Hamed
Marion Independent
Benton
Steve Wehr
Anamosa
Voy
Wall
Man survives days in wreck and drags to find help
Michael Giovanetti of Apalachin New York survived four days trapped after a car crash at the bottom of a steep hill in Oakmont Pennsylvania. He crawled from the wreck with head wounds and broken ribs, pulled himself up the hill, and prayed as a cool breeze touched him. He credits luck or unseen help with his survival and recovery.
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Michael Giovanetti
Giovanetti
Apalachin
N.Y
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