Washington governor urges energy conservation amid cold snap
Washington Governor Gary Locke urged residents to save energy as an Arctic cold front nears, with utilities preparing for higher demand. Officials warn of possible voltage cuts and selective outages if conservation fails, amid a region reliant on hydroelectric power and California's strained supplies.
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EU pledges readiness for 2003 expansion amid reform clash
European Union leaders said newcomers could join by 2003 while negotiations over overhauling institutions continued. Ten to twelve candidate countries were named with Turkey as a 13th applicant. Leaders aim for reforms to avert gridlock, with talks spanning political and military panels to support a 60,000 strong rapid reaction force.
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