Bush to ban exporting toxic wastes for disposal abroad
President Bush pledged to ban export of U S toxic wastes for disposal abroad. He announced at Louis Sullivan's swearing in that legislation would halt such exports except where receiving countries have safe handling agreements. The move aims to curb a shadow trade blamed for health risks in developing nations.
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Three East Berliners shot fleeing to West Berlin
East German border guards shot at three men trying to cross the heavily guarded border into West Berlin and detained them, one reportedly injured. West Berlin police reported the incident as part of ongoing border tensions amid a widening exodus and renewed calls for basic liberties from allied commands. The August 13 human rights group cited January and February escape totals, noting a rising trend and that about half of escapees were under 25, blaming stagnation and lack of reform.
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Afghan rebel government holds symbolic meeting near Kabul
Abdul Rasool Sayyaf says the alternative Afghan government begins work inside the country at the Shewai rebel camp near Kabul. Meanwhile Jalalabad faces heavy fighting as rebels claim control of the airport and old city areas amid government airstrikes and rocket fire. Saudi Arabia recognizes the rival regime, the rebels aim to draft a new constitution, and seek foreign recognition.
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Mild Weather Across Nation Spurs Warm Western Readings
Mild weather spread Friday from the Southwest deserts to the Atlantic Coast while Florida winter resorts stayed cooler. The National Weather Service warned of a John Day River flood due to rapid snow melt and noted minor lowland flooding from an ice jam in Wilson Nebraska. Temperatures reached 79 in Denver and 74 in Grand Junction while Hollywood tied a 24 year low record at 45 degrees.
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Five Day Forecast and Lottery Results Snapshot
A five day forecast shows considerable cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday with a chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs in the 40s and lows in the 30s north. Lottery numbers drawn Friday include Illinois Daily Game 266, Pick Four 6596, Cash Five 02 07 10 12 33. Estimated Lotto grand prize today is 6 million dollars.
Commodity futures wrap with mixed commodities quotes
Daily closing quotes from Merchants Trading Company cover livestock grains metals and softs. Live cattle hogs pork bellies feeder cattle soybeans corn wheat and meal oil cocoa sugar and base metals show varied March May July and August settlements with gold and cotton also listed.
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