Baidoa welcomed as US and French troops arrive in Somalia
In Baidoa Somalia U S and French soldiers march into the famine stricken town amid cheering crowds and sobering sights of starving residents. They declare the airport and road secured and deliver a symbolic relief shipment as aid workers warn of broader danger beyond Baidoa with looters subdued and security improving.
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Baidoa
Somalia
U.S
Mogadishu
Josie Clevenger
International Medical Corps
World Vision
Mohammed Siad Barre
Gama Dirye Guled
Oakley
United Nations
Federal raid seizes records at two Philadelphia jewelers
Federal agents searched Barry Sable Diamonds and Balestra Jewelers under warrants issued by a federal magistrate. IRS officers seized sales records, receipts, deposits, and any cash transaction reports for alleged violations of money laundering and cash reporting rules. A store worker declined comment. owner Barry Sable did not respond.
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Philadelphia
Internal Revenue Service
Barry Sable Diamonds
Balestra Jewelers
IRS
James J. Wondolowski
Barry Sable
First Birthday for Blue Route Marked on I 476
A year on the Blue Route Interstate 476 prompts debate with supporters and critics including Sen. Clarence Bell. Staffer John Roman reviews the highway's first year and discusses proposed changes.
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Clarence Bell
John Roman
Veterans Memorial Highway
Gebhart’s View on St James Closure in Chester Op-Ed
Ed Gebhart, Chester High School alumnus, criticizes the move to close St James in a Friday Op-Ed. He addresses Cardinal Bevilacqua, arguing against shuttering another local institution and urging reflection on community impact.
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Ed Gebhart
Chester High
St. James
Cardinal Bevilacqua
Chester
Head for Hills Ski Preview and NFL Penguins Action
Our Week end section previews skiing with tips on moguls gear and top preski picks. Mario Lemieux and the Pittsburgh Penguins headlined by Rob Parent report, while Eric Lindros absence hamstrings the Flyers ahead of a pivotal tilt with the Redskins as Eagles practice coverage continues.
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Mario Lemieux
Pittsburgh Penguins
Flyers
Eric Lindros
Rob Parent
Bob Grotz
Eagles
Birds
Redskins
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