Gorbachev Visits Vilnius Urges Baltic Unity and Debate
In Vilnius Gorbachev urged Lithuanians to shape their republics future within the union while warning that pushing apart could trigger tragedy. He walked among crowds after laying a Lenin monument wreath and said key choices would involve all. He cautioned against provoking clashes as he sought to keep the Baltic states aligned with Moscow.
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Missing FAA Officials Plane Vanishes Over Chile
A police airplane carrying five people including two U S FDA officials, John Harty and Patrick Pouzar, vanished after taking off from Copiapo bound for Santiago. The two-engine Cessna 206 disappeared around 5 20 p m local time, with landing due at 9 10 p m. Authorities cited no sabotage and noted no guerrilla activity in the flight path.
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Philadelphia
Colombian U S drug talks resume after blockade row
The White House said discussions with Colombia on drug interdiction cooperation will continue amid efforts to calm Colombian anger over reports of a possible blockade. President Bush spoke with President Barco to disavow any blockade plans and express regret over the surrounding misunderstanding.
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Columbia astronauts battle leaky dehumidifier aboard shuttle
Cape Canaveral AP reports Columbia astronauts Dan Brandenstein and David Low halted a spacewalk to handle a two gallon water leak from a dehumidifier. They switched to a backup unit and dried surfaces with towels and a vacuum as they prepared to retrieve the floating lab with the shuttle arm. Tanker Plane Explodes no serious injuries at Pease Air Force Base Newington NH
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Panama resists US pressure on banking secrecy in drug pact
Panama and the United States signed an agreement to combat drug trafficking including money laundering and crop destruction. Panamanian officials balked at opening banking records, arguing secrecy remains essential. Melvin Levitsky and Ramon Lima represented the sides as U.S. push faced local banking resistance.
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Record Highs Across Central United States as Warm Spell Surges
Warm spell lifts afternoon highs to 70s as far north as Nebraska and eastern Colorado. Strong southerly winds push 40 to 50 degree increases across the central states. The National Weather Service cautions the warmth will not last, with a cold front expected to drop readings by up to 35 degrees Friday. 48 cities from International Falls to Phoenix report record highs. Nebraska and North Dakota set January month highs. North Dakota adds eight new date records. Freezing temps linger in upper Great Lakes with 20s and 30s.
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Illinois Weekend Weather Update
The extended forecast covers Saturday through Monday with cold Saturday followed by warmer conditions Sunday and Monday. A chance of snow and rain exists around Monday. Highs reach the 20s Saturday and 30s for Sunday and Monday. Lows range from 6 to 14 Saturday, teens Sunday, and into the 20s Monday. Dixon highs reach 39 Wednesday with a low of 27 today.
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Dixon, IL
Illinois Lottery Draws Update
Wednesday results in Illinois show pick three numbers 1 5 9 and Pick Four 9 6 5 9. Little Lotto numbers were 10 11 13 14 24. Estimated Lotto jackpot stands at 5 million dollars.
Commodity quotes and futures wrap from Mer chants Trading Co
Live beef cattle, hogs, pork bellies, feeder cattle and grains futures span Feb to Dec contracts. Soybeans, corn, wheat, meal, oil, cocoa, sugar, metals and bonds show March to July maturities with current prices and percentage moves across multiple months.
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