Researchers link 18 year cycle to past warm spells and El Nino
A Yale study presented at AAAS argues an 18 year climate cycle helped drive 1980s warmth and may influence El Nino variability. Researchers caution separating natural patterns from human-induced warming while noting long term warming unevenly spread across the century.
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Small town aginners and boycotts test rural city councils
In Guttenberg and Fayette small town councils face aginners who oppose measures and local boycotts that hurt local businesses. Council members describe long hours and scrutiny while handling budgets and tax changes amid neighborly criticism. One member notes free speech rights and opinions, while others warn that even a few disappointed constituents can hit practices hard.
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Mother charged in arson fire that killed six
Tracey Shaw 26 was charged with six counts of murder and related offenses after a December house fire in Philadelphia killed six people including her four children and two neighbors. Gasoline-like liquid found at the scene. no eyewitnesses identified. Shaw escaped with her 5 month old son and later received psychiatric care.
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Lawyers predict Simpson may escape conviction in poll
A National Law Journal poll of 301 attorneys found 70 percent expect no conviction for O J Simpson in the Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman killings. Thirty nine percent foresee a hung jury, 31 percent anticipate acquittal, while 30 percent remain unsure or expect conviction.
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Plutonium Tug of War Fuels Nuclear Facility Debate
Anson Burlingame calls work at a nuclear bomb facility the toughest job in the world as political tensions flare. The brief notes the 14.2 tons of plutonium and hints at page 1C for fuller details.
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Des Moines Debates Death Penalty and Anti-Crime Plan
The House will debate the death penalty this week while Senate Democrats unveil an anti crime package. A top hacker arrest prompts focus on computer security, though experts say absolute protection may not be possible. Details on page 5B and 3C.
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West horses head to Iowa for public adoption
Wild horses rounded up on public grazing lands in the western United States are coming to Iowa for adoption by horse lovers with a sense of adventure. Details on page 1B.
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Rowdy Serbian wedding for warlord Arkan and Ceca
Serbia's warlord Zeljko Raznatovic known as Arkan wed pop star Svetlana Velickovic known as Ceca in a lavish Belgrade ceremony. Gun salutes and a 500 guest wedding marked Serbia's wedding of the century as Arkan claimed his bride amid Tigers fighters and a five hundred thousand dollar party.
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