Explosion at mine kills 4 in Brookwood Alabama
Four miners died and nine missing after explosions at Blue Creek No 5 mine deep in Brookwood. A second blast halted rescue efforts as methane fires burned, with 32 workers in the mine at the time and 402 on the payroll of Jim Walter Resources.
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Napster to pay 26 million settle unauthorized music case
Napster Inc agreed to a 26 million settlement of a National Music Publishers' Association lawsuit over past unauthorized music distribution. The deal could allow publishers to offer music to Napster paying users as the service shifts to a paid model later this year pending court and board approvals.
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Drunken-driver deaths rise after five-year drop
Federal data show alcohol related highway fatalities rose in 2000 to 16,653, up from 15,976, while total highway deaths edged to 41,812 from 41,717. Advocates urge states to lower BAC standards to 0.08 and seek tougher penalties for repeat offenders.
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Alcohol Related Fatalities Rise In 2000 Crash Data
The 2000 alcohol related crash deaths rose for the second time since 1986, with advocates calling for tougher laws. Motorcycle fatalities climbed from 2,483 in 1999 to 2,862 in 2000, marking the third straight year of increases after years of decline, while deaths of children under 16 remained the lowest since 1975. NHTSA gathers figures from all states and DC.
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Israel establishes large buffer zone in West Bank
Israel on Monday created a wide military buffer zone in the northern West Bank between Jenin and Tulkarem. Palestinians lacking permits will be arrested and may face prison. the move drew strong protests from Palestinian leader Arafat and concern from U N Secretary General Annan.
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West Bank
U.N
Fred Eckhard
New York
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