Grounds crew strike threatens Cubs opener at Wrigley
Chicago workers from SEIU Local 25 walked out at Wrigley Field delaying ground crew services. The 21 members say Cubs owners seek contract changes cutting starting pay from 14 to 7 dollars, dropping health insurance and vacation time. A rotating eight-man roster may be used on game day. Other unions joined picket lines. Cubs promise no season disruption.
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Entangled Gray Whales Tangle Coast Rescue Efforts Off California
Divers from the California Fish and Game Department and the North San Luis Obispo Wildlife Center worked to remove fish netting from a 35 foot female gray whale spotted about 30 miles west of Santa Barbara near Point Conception. Off Laguna Beach rescuers sought a second entangled whale, but time ran out and the whale's fate remained uncertain as netting threatened its movement and life.
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Bakker couple eye Florida move for ministry
Florida visit by Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker follows 24 count federal indictment over PTL finances. Bakker travels with court restrictions, aims to relocate ministry, explore PTL purchase in bankruptcy, and to build a new retreat in California. Spokesman signals upcoming miracle rhetoric to supporters.
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Masbate congressman shot on airport tarmac in Manila
Two armed men in military fatigue killed Congressman Moises Espinosa as he stepped from a Masbate airport plane. Bodyguard Antonio Cortes and government worker Eloy Fuentes died. another bodyguard Gaspar Amaro was wounded. Espinosa first House member killed under Aquino government.
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