Bush urged to attend Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro
Global leaders press President Bush to join the U N Conference on Environment and Development noting benefits of pledges for energy efficiency and prudent resource use. Brundtland disputes economic harm from attendance and urges dialogue over policy commitments.
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Contaminated fuel blamed for Perris skydiver crash
A Perris California crash killed 16 when a skydivers plane loaded with contaminated fuel faltered after takeoff. NTSB said pilots had no formal training on the De Havilland Twin Otter and that 6 people remained hospitalized as tests identify the contaminant.
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House Leaders Oppose Broad Bank Subpoenas
House Speaker Thomas Foley said the Justice Department issued sweeping subpoenas for House Bank records, including members with no overdrafts. He plans a leadership meeting to respond, backed by House Republican leader Robert Michel. The subpoenas target 325 current and former members and review overdraft practices.
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Procrastinators endorse James Buchanan for president
The Procrastinators Club of America issued an endorsement for James Buchanan, despite his 19th century life. Club president Les Waas praised his four-year term from 1857 to 1861, no income tax, and pro union stance while noting quirky details and timing four days before Pennsylvania's primary.
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Guerrillas seize Kabul and seize key government sites
Muslim guerrillas overran Kabul seizing the presidential palace and broadcasting stations with little resistance. Forces loyal to Gulbuddin Hekmatyar and Ahmed Shah Masood controlled gates and interior posts as U.N. envoy reported Najibullah sheltering at the U.N. in Kabul. Rebels formed a 50 member commission to take power.
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Survivors blame gov over deadly Guadalajara sewer blasts
In Guadalajara protests interrupted officials as survivors demand accountability for nine blasts that killed at least 181 people and toppled buildings in La Reforma. Officials cite a gasoline spill. Pemex blamed hexane leaks, while residents report smelling gas days earlier.
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Clinton Lake Weather Report and Forecast Summary
Tonight mostly clear with a low in the mid thirties and northwest winds around 10 mph. Sunday mostly clear with a high in the upper fifties and northwest winds about 15 mph. Official Friday estimates show a high near 69 and overnight low around 40 with no precipitation. Lake data note current temperature 54 degrees and level 878.13 feet above mean sea level, normal 875.5 feet.
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Weather outlook by Kansas zones tonight through Sunday
Kansas zones Douglas County and zones 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 10 11 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 show clear to mostly clear skies tonight with lows in the 30s. Sunday brings sunny to partly sunny skies, highs from around 60 to the upper 60s, and light north or northwest winds varying by zone.
Weekend weather outlook across states with variable rain and temps
Missouri sees cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with a chance of rain or snow in the northeast and highs in the 50s. Nebraska reports clear to sunny conditions with highs ranging from the 50s to 70 in the west. Oklahoma remains clear to partly cloudy with 60s to 70s Sunday. Colorado forecasts sun with scattered showers south and west late Sunday and highs 60s to 70s in lower elevations. Roads notes include Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Turnpike Authority contacts.
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Clinton Sparring With Bush and Perot in Early March
Clinton targets Bush in three stops across Pennsylvania Ohio and Tennessee before addressing black mayor officials in Kansas City. He says Bush uses racial politics to win minority urban support while inviting Perot to debate and criticizing his anti politician image citing Perot’s congressional contributions and lobbying.
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