Winter Storm Strands Skiers. Flights Scrambled Across U S
Thousands of skiers stranded by two feet of new snow and avalanches in a canyon left Sunday night as storms slammed highways from California to Louisiana. Utility outages affected Texas. Durango reports two feet of snow with more possible in the San Juan Mountains.
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Medal of Honor for Vernon Baker highlights forgotten WWII heroism
In the White House Vernon Baker received the Medal of Honor for a 1945 Italy firefight where he led his all black unit, silenced German posts and killed nine. seven service members were honored in a ceremony with President Clinton noting their sacrifice and vindication. Baker, 77, recalls friends lost and years denied recognition while his fellow honorees’ families express pride and reflection. Baker’s 28 years in the Army ended in 1968 and he later worked with the Red Cross in Idaho.
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Tape of Gingrich tape sent to criminal investigators
A potentially illegal recording of a telephone call involving House Speaker Newt Gingrich was turned over to the Justice Department's criminal division. Rep. Jim McDermott received the tape from a Florida couple who disclosed the matter at a news conference. The couple’s lawyer warned they could face prosecution for their role.
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Clinton taps Romer for DNC post amid fund raising scrutiny
President Clinton selected Colorado Governor Roy Romer as general chairman of the Democratic National Committee to lead fundraising and public presence, while Steven Grossman will be national chairman and run day to day operations. Romer will remain governor and replace Christopher Dodd. Grossman replaces Donald Fowler as national chairman as the party faces investigations into fundraising practices.
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Boulder officials sue tabloid over crime scene photos
Boulder County files suit against the Globe seeking return of JonBenet Ramsey crime scene images and a ban on further publication. JonBenet’s parents threaten a separate suit. Globe editor defends publishing photos to illustrate widely disseminated information.
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Gunshots At Japanese Embassy Compound In Peru
Rebels holding 74 hostages in Lima fired about a dozen shots inside the Japanese ambassador’s compound. No injuries reported as police and Red Cross observers investigated after a police helicopter was seen over the area. The incident highlighted demands to free hundreds of jailed comrades.
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