Microsoft Web outage blamed on technician error
A Microsoft technician's error jammed company computer systems directing online traffic, preventing customers from reaching some Microsoft Web sites. The problem was fixed by Wednesday evening. Spokesman Adam Sohn said it was an operational error, not due to Microsoft or third-party products or security. The disruption affected domain-name servers handling access to microsoft.com.
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Seattle
Microsoft
Adam Sohn
Skeleton of man found in chimney in Natchez
In Natchez Mississippi the skeleton of a man believed to be Calvin Wilson was found lodged in a gift shop chimney during renovation work. Authorities say the would be burglar likely fell headfirst into the chimney in 1985 or shortly after and could not call for help.
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Natchez
Miss
Calvin Wilson
Wilson
Adams County
Tommy ‘Ferrell
Ferrell
AIDS Hit 33 Percent of New York Gay Black Men
A New York City Health Department survey reports 33 percent of gay or bisexual black men ages 23 to 29 tested HIV positive. The study finds black New Yorkers face a heavier HIV burden, with only 2 percent of white gay men and 14 percent of Hispanics in the same age group infected.
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New York
New York City
Health Department
Sandra Mullin
California looks for long term power plan after bids
Gov. Gray Davis hailed long term offers from 39 bidders at an average 69 dollars per megawatt as cheaper than open market rates, while warning the state still faces tight supplies. The ISO extended Stage 3 alerts to midnight Thursday, urging conservation and warning of possible rolling blackouts even as PG&E fights to salvage contracts.
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Sacramento
Calif
Gray Davis
Davis
California
California Independent System Operator
San Francisco
San
Town of Woodland Park still wary after convicts captured
In Woodland Park Colorado residents remain uneasy after the last pair of Texas escapees surrendered ending a nationwide manhunt. Suspects George Rivas Michael Rodriguez and Joseph Garcia were captured at a convenience store near the RV park while others faced court dates. One convict, Larry Harper, killed himself during police rounds.
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Texas
Colorado Springs
Randy Judd
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Safeway
John Schnell
Teller County
George Rivas
Michael Rodriguez
Joseph Garcia
Randy Halprin
Larry Harper
Bush meets McCain on campaign reform in Oval Office
President Bush and John McCain met in the Oval Office to discuss campaign finance reform but failed to reconcile key provisions. McCain left the session saying both men favor continued talks and aiming to fix the system, while Bush maintained his position.
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Missouri
Washington
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John McCain
Arizona
McCain
Senate
Dick Cheney
Ari Fleischer
Woman found in body bag survives in Ashland
In Ashland Massachusetts a 39 year old woman found unconscious in a bathtub appears to have overdosed. Funeral director John Matarese uncovered a gurgling sound from a body bag and freed her air passages. She was still breathing when EMS arrived and is now in good condition in hospital. Police treat it as possible self harm.
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Ashland
Mass
John Matarese
Matarese
Dexter Blois
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