Space shuttle Discovery returns to Earth after Hubble repair
Space shuttle Discovery lands at Kennedy Space Center after an eight day mission repairing the Hubble Space Telescope. The crew replaced gyroscopes and installed new equipment, completing three spacewalks and logging 3.2 million miles. NASA aimed to avoid Y2K issues and marked the first Christmas shuttle flight.
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Border arrests at Blaine border routine says official
Seven Jordanians were arrested near Blaine Washington on routine illegal immigration charges not terrorism, after a park crossing and a shutdown of the checkpoint. FBI said a Philadelphia record misread as terror threats related to one man. no terrorist ties found. INS will process the group for possible Jordanian deportation.
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INS
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Hijackers Open Talks With Indian Negotiators in Afghanistan
Indian negotiators flew to Kandahar to begin discussions with hijackers aboard an Indian Airlines A300 as a four day standoff continued. Authorities noted the hijackers demand the release of Kashmir militants while passengers faced worsening conditions and cold, smoky surroundings.
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India
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Taliban
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Erick de Mal
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Peter Iseli
Red Cross
Switzerland
Belgium
Italy
Spain
Debates Cancelled in Cedar Rapids Spur Reflections on Campaign Drama
The Cedar Rapids presidential debates planned for January were scrapped as only Gore and Hatch agreed to participate. The column argues debates invite showmanship over ideas, cites memorable zingers, and favors non audience formats like Fox News Forum and Meet the Press interview.
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Iowa Farmer Today
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Kcrg Radio
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
New Hampshire
Fox News
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al Gore
Bill Bradley
Meet the Press
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Jerry Springer
Cedar Rapids
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Warren Beatty
Mike Deupree
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Corrections on Iowa pork program and Coralville store photo
The Iowa Pork Industry Center program on the Iowa Communications Network will run from 7 to 8 30 p m January 6 not Thursday as Sun day The Gazette corrects a front page photo caption showing a Target store in Coralville and notes it will publish corrections or clarifications when reports are wrong.
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Iowa Communications Network
Target
Iowa City Gazette
Coralville
the Gazette
Gazette promotes agriculture through soy ink initiatives
The Gazette highlights a commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton located at 4250 Sixth St. SW or at the nearest local recycling site.
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