East Coast Storm Closes Airports And Schools
A fast moving nor'easter dumps up to 20 inches in parts of the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic, shutting federal offices in Washington and delaying campaigns. Airports like Baltimore-Washington report heavy snow while several states cancel classes and evacuate travel plans.
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CBO predicts 10 year surplus of 1.9 trillion dollars
The Congressional Budget Office raises its ten year surplus forecast to as much as 1.9 trillion dollars for 2000 to 2010. President Clinton says he would use the windfall to pay off the federal debt by 2013, ahead of a Republican plan. House Speaker Dennis Hastert credits hard work and prudent policies for the surge.
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Russia escalates air strikes on Grozny as ground advance stalls
The Russian military more than doubled air raids around Grozny, using Su-24 and Su-25 jets and helicopter gunships for 250 sorties. Ground forces pushed toward Minutka Square but failed to break rebel defenses, while rebels conducted sniping and ambushes. refugees report a back‑and‑forth battle with daytime advances and nightly retreats.
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Yale study links bad hair days to lowered self esteem
Yale University research finds bad hair days reduce self esteem, making people feel less smart, less capable, more embarrassed and less sociable. Men show greater impact on self perception than women, challenging the notion that appearance only affects women.
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How much of you belongs to you a writer asks
Leonard Pitts reflects on identity and belonging in a column about being defined by group loyalties. He argues individuals must honor their origins while protecting personal tastes, friendships, and selfhood. The piece cites examples of pressure to conform within minority communities and the risk of losing individuality to collective identity.
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Government takes control of foster care reform
The federal government gains new powers to supervise foster care, interview children and foster parents, inspect state agencies, and require criminal background checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents. States failing to protect children could lose up to 14 percent of federal funds, as laws shift focus from returning children to their biological families toward safety and permanency.
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Israeli Soldier Killed in Lebanon During Hezbollah Attack
An Israeli soldier died in a guerrilla rocket strike at a border outpost in Bayyada overlooking Tyre Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed responsibility as Israel unleashed artillery barrages on Hezbollah positions and fighting continued throughout the day.
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Gazette Promotes Green Printing and Recycling
The Gazette highlights use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support agriculture and sustainability. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth Street SW or via the nearest recycling location.
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