More Dem presidential hopefuls surface as race expands
In Washington AP reports that Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio and former Illinois Senator Carol Moseley Braun plan to file papers this week for the presidency. Retired General Wesley Clark says he is considering a bid and has met encouragement from supporters, with no timetable for a decision after remarks on NBC’s Meet the Press.
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Ridge: Terror alert likely to be lowered soon
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said the current high threat level may be reduced in the near future. He cautioned that pinpointing when a threat is imminent remains difficult and noted no trigger is evident in a new bin Laden tape.
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Cadets allege retaliation after reporting rapes at academy
Five female cadets at the Air Force Academy said they were punished for reporting rapes by classmates and four left the academy. A former captain and activist group founder notes the cadets faced dismissal attempts by peers and the system. The military ordered a review of academy handling of sexual assault claims. Dorothy Mackey cites long harassment and a suit rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Winter Storm Buries Eastern States Strands Travel
North to south, a massive storm dumps over two feet of snow across Maryland West Virginia and beyond causing widespread power outages flight cancellations and road closures. By Monday cities like Silver Spring and Philadelphia face heavy accumulations while governors declare disasters and airports close.
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Becker's Bridge North dealer North plays A8
In a no trump match with both sides vulnerable North opens with A8 and 7632 as shown. The play sequence features K765 in clubs and Q763 in spades, with the dummy holding aa KQI. The deal leaves strategic decisions on contesting the contract and the resulting trick distribution.
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Polec’s bold club ending seals six spades slam
Polish star Janusz Polec reached six spades after a pre emptive two heart pass. He ruffed the heart lead drew three trumps, discarded clubs, then ran diamonds and ruffed hearts to squeeze West. The end position left Polec with K10 of clubs while West held A18 and dummy Q76. If West had discarded differently the slam still stood. Tomorrow keep your eye on the ball.
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