Antarctic drill risks lake water release says NASA scientist
NASA expert Chris McKay warns Russia’s attempt to drill into Lake Vostok may trigger a gas driven surge when lake water returns to the surface. Vostok lies beneath 2.5 miles of ice with 15 million years of isolation. The piece links broader Earthweek weather and seismic updates across Europe Africa and Asia.
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Court frees 150 Hank Williams songs for heirs
A Nashville court ruled the Hank Williams catalog is the exclusive property of the singer’s heirs Hank Williams Jr and Jett Williams. Attorneys say the collection holds enough material for four new albums and was granted to the heirs.
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Chong Sentenced to Nine Months for Drug Paraphernalia Case
Tommy Chong was sentenced in Pittsburgh to nine months in prison for conspiring to sell drug paraphernalia. He faces a $20,000 fine, forfeit of over $103,000, and one year of probation after release.
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Arafat defiant as Israel weighs ouster options
Palestinian leader Arafat vowed he will not leave Ramallah voluntarily as Israeli sieges tighten. Protesters flood West Bank and Gaza while Israeli leaders mull options including isolating him further and potentially expelling or removing him.
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Iowa officials eye special session on tax receipts shortfall
Rants hint at a special session agenda to discuss Vilsack's transfers and new accountability rules backed by Republicans. Revenue chief Mike Ralston reported two month held over receipts totaling 322 million dollars were 62.1 million below estimates, creating a 63.9 million dollar fiscal 2003 imbalance after adjustments. Senate aide Lamberti says forecasting is hard and cautions conservatism. Gronstal notes a brief session before January to certify the 2003 budget.
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Corn crops in 2003 may be second largest on record
USDA estimates 2003 U S corn production at 9.94 billion bushels down 1 percent from last month but 10 percent above 2002. Iowa growers harvest 1.863 billion bushels, yield per acre down to 154 bushels as of Sept 1. The season average price range rises to 2.10 to 2.50 per bushel.
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