Baku Buries Its Dead as Soviet Troops Hit Azerbaijan
Hundreds of thousands march in Baku and bury victims of the crackdown as Azerbaijan’s legislature threatens secession if Moscow withdraws. Tass tallies 83 dead from the assault and skirmishes, amid the worst ethnic unrest since 1985 with 167 killed and 500 wounded overall.
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Crackdown in Haiti as Opponents are Arrested Exiled
Haitian military rulers extend a state of siege arresting and exiling seven political activists in a crackdown the opposition says undermines reforms. Radio Soleil and two other stations broadcast amid the turmoil while Port au Prince stays largely calm.
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EPA bid to raise agency to Cabinet status debated
The White House backs bipartisan legislation to elevate the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet level. President Bush has previously resisted expanding the Cabinet, citing governance concerns. The move could win support from environmentalists while Fitzwater confirmed the position in a NYT interview.
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Detained Palestinian activist released in Jerusalem
A leading pro-PLO activist Faisal Husseini was freed after last week’s arrest on suspicions of financing militants. He has been cited as a potential negotiator in proposed Israeli Palestinian peace talks.
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East German opposition groups score victory
East Berlin AP reports Premier Hans Modrow yielded to opposition pressure to rebuild the East German government with pro democracy groups. He and opposition leaders agreed to a coalition on an emergency basis ahead of planned May 6 elections as reforms stall.
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Snow Falls Across Northeast Amid Storm Remnants
Light snow spread across parts of the Northeast from storm remnants delivering up to 10 inches in places and causing airport closures. Snow also affected the Upper Great Lakes with cold highs in the teens, while the Pacific Northwest saw rain and freezing rain and the rest of the nation remained dry.
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Illinois extends forecast through Friday with snow or rain possible in the north and partly cloudy skies elsewhere. Temperatures vary from the upper 30s to lower 50s, cooling Friday, with teens to 40s for lows and precipitation noted at .17 inches. Lotto results include 3 9 3 for Sunday daily game, Pick Four 8 3 7 7, Saturday Lotto 10 13 17 20 29 39, and an estimated $17 million jackpot.
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Commodity Quotes From Merchants Trading Co Noon List
Live cattle and hog futures across multiple months show mixed edges with gains in some fat futures and declines in others. Grains and beans move on weather and demand, with corn around 2.40 to 2.50 and soybeans near 5.6 to 5.9 percent in the contract structure.
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