U S aims to withdraw Grenada troops in weeks
The United States plans to pull its remaining 3 000 troops from Grenada in two to three weeks as holdouts are captured. Admiral James Watkins says the operation nears completion with focus on island security and civil needs. US forces exchange fire with snipers. no casualties reported.
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Dust rings found in solar system revealed by IRAS
NASA officials describe three vast dust rings 100 million miles wide circling the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. A small object 1.3 miles wide orbits inside Mercury, possibly a comet remnant. IRAS data also suggest up to 50 stars with surrounding planets.
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University of Arizona
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Sugar Aids Baby Sleep In Boston Study
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine report that increasing sugar and a protein amino acid in infants evening bottles can speed sleep onset by about 30 minutes. The findings, preliminary, suggest sugar may help babies who have trouble sleeping.
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Boston University School of Medicine
Reagan warns on trade disputes harming U.S. Japan ties
President Reagan told Prime Minister Nakasone that unresolved U.S. Japan trade differences could strain the alliance. Aides said he affirmed the importance of the U.S.-Japan relationship, while warning domestic calls for protecting Japanese exports threaten the partnership during a six day East Asia trip.
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Strong 5.8 quake rattles northern Italy injuries reported
A powerful earthquake hit northern Italy injuring at least three seriously and damaging power and phone lines. About 35 people in Parma were injured by falling plaster. two more serious head wounds were noted. Tremors extended from Florence to Genoa and Pisa, Milan, Turin, Verona, Bolzano, Bologna and Venice.
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Heineken Chairman Abducted in Amsterdam Nighttime Drive
Alfred Heineken, 60, chairman of the Heineken brewery, was seized by three men as he left his office and forced into an orange van. He was joined by his chauffeur who attempted to assist and was also abducted. Police reported no ransom demand or claim of responsibility yet.
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Alfred Heineken
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Klaas Wilting
Ancient Peking site unearthed near Yongding River
Chinese archaeologists locate the original Peking 43 miles southwest of the current capital dating to about 1000 B.C. The city named Ji stood as Yan’s capital under Western Zhou. Discoveries include city walls and relics from 100 ancient tombs, confirmed by Xinhua.
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Lucas convicted in fatal harming of 15 year partner in Texas
In Denton Texas jurors found Henry Lee Lucas guilty of fatally harming his 15 year old common law wife Frieda Becky Powell. He testified he injured her with a butcher knife during a quarrel and dismembered the body claiming it was the only option.
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Infant Noise Levels Rival Jackhammer, Study Shows
A Boston researcher reports that infants screaming near a parent can reach 100 to 117 decibels at six inches, close to a jackhammer at 120 decibels three feet away. The finding is described as a concern by FAA public affairs. NBC News Overnight will end its run on December 2 due to costs, ratings, and ad revenue.
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Ex CIA agent Edwin Wilson sentenced to 25 years
Former CIA agent Edwin Wilson was sentenced in New York to 25 years in prison for attempting to kill two prosecutors five government witnesses and a business associate. Judge Edward Weinfeld added a $75000 fine noting the crimes were of the most serious nature.
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Mondale Gains Lead in Democratic Field, Poll Shows
Washington Post ABC News poll finds Mondale at 48 percent as the top choice of registered Democrats, with Glenn at 20 percent and Jesse Jackson at 10 percent. McGovern gathers 6 percent, while Glenn slips from 28 to 20 points. The shift shows Mondale widening his advantage since September.
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Continental flight lands on taxiway at Stapleton
A Continental Airlines plane carrying the company president and chief spokesman landed on a taxiway at Stapleton International Airport while pilots were on strike. FAA will investigate as Frank Lorenzo cites glare from snow as pilot error.
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