Isabel nearing U S coast as powerful hurricane
Isabel weakened to a strong Category 4 but remains on a course to hit the central East Coast in 4 to 5 days. Forecasters warn landfall is likely from North Carolina to New Jersey with little weakening before landfall and possible fluctuations in intensity. The storm center was about 370 miles east-northeast of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Sweden rejects euro amid Lindh killing crowds
Swedes voted against adopting the euro in a referendum held after the murder of Foreign Minister Anna Lindh. Final tallies showed 56.3 percent against the euro with 41.7 percent in favor, from 97 percent of precincts and over 5.4 million ballots cast.
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Patriot Act Aims Broad Criminal Probes Across U S
Federal prosecutors tapped the Patriot Act to pursue currency smugglers and overseas money hides tied to alleged frauds and drug cases. A California man faced terrorism charges after a pipe bomb incident, and a North Carolina case linked to chemical weapons. Civil liberties groups warn of growing use against ordinary criminals.
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Pope ends grueling Slovakia pilgrimage with beatifications
Pope John Paul II wrapped up a draining Slovak pilgrimage by beatifying two clerics jailed and tortured under communism. The 83-year-old, frail but alert, presided over an open air Mass before a crowd of at least 200,000 in Bratislava and recalled the sufferings of church victims.
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Ventura family buys lakeside estate in Dellwood
Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura and his family move into a 1.9 million lakeside home in Dellwood. The 10-year-old five bedroom eight bath residence includes an exercise room hot tub home theater and six car garage with about 8 212 finished square feet and 1000 feet of shoreline. Dellwood lies about 20 miles northeast of Minneapolis.
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Rosie O'Donnell Faces Fence Height Violations in Nyack Area
Rosie O'Donnell complied with a village order to lower a fence around her properties in South Nyack New York after officials said a fabric attachment exceeded permit height. The case ended when she removed the fabric. A November 3 court hearing is set on summonses for tree cutting without permits on the same properties.
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Seabiscuit Star Relocates to Telluride Ranch
Fighting Furrari the four year old Seabiscuit closeup horse has retired to Skyline Guest Ranch near Telluride after being donated by Seabiscuit producer Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy. The horse draws crowds as celebrities like Tom Cruise and Oprah Winfrey visit.
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Neverland Ranch Joins Tax Break Rollback
Santa Barbara County officials approved Michael Jacksons bid to remove part of Neverland Ranch from the Williamson Act protections. The Board of Supervisors voted 4 0 to remove the house amusement park zoo and other structures from agricultural preserve involving about 70 acres after finding permits were not filed for much development over the past decade.
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