Aging Russian nuclear subs threaten environment and cost
Russia faces environmental risk from hundreds of mothballed submarines rusting in harbors. Dismantling is unaffordable. only five to six vessels a year can be scrapped, with 16 of 156 retired subs fully disassembled and 100 more slated for retirement by 2000. International help from NATO, the US, and Norway backs efforts amid funding shortages.
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New Yorker Wins World Scrabble Championship
Joel Sherman of New York City defeated Matt Graham of New York City three games to one to claim the World Scrabble Championship and a $25,000 prize. Graham finished second with $10,000 after his bold but ruled-out play of flexers.
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