North Korea Nuke Offer Falls Short of IAEA Demands
North Korea proposed limited access to its Yongbyon nuclear complex, but the IAEA, via spokesman David Kyd, said the offer does not meet calls for unfettered access. Hans Blix was briefed by the State Department, with U.S. policy to be announced after White House deliberations. The plan would allow inspectors to replace film and batteries at two smaller facilities while five others would be open to inspection.
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40 year prison term urged for sexual abuse
A Massachusetts prosecutor urged a maximum sentence of up to 40 years for former priest James R. Porter after he pleaded guilty to 27 charges of indecent assault and battery of a child under 14 and 14 related counts. Porter admitted molesting 28 victims during the 1960s as victims spoke. One survivor said the crime remains as serious as ever and that he needs to be stopped.
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Across the United States National Temperature Extremes
The Sundays high reached 84 degrees at Hollywood Florida and Coral Springs while West Yellowstone Montana recorded an overnight low of minus 10 degrees indicating wide swings in U S weather patterns across the country.
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Lawrence Weather and Lake Reports and Road Access
National and climatology notes show Sunday high 53 and low 31 with an overnight low of 29. Record data include a 76 degree high in 1939 and minus 3 low in 1950. Clinton Lake temp 40 level 875.61 with normal 875.5. Perry Lake temp 39 level 891.78 with normal 891.5. Road access lines advise calling 865-5000 then category 1111 for updates. Moon phase notes list last half on Dec 6 and full on Dec 28.
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Lawrence Five Day Outlook Weather Summary
Tonight to night the outlook calls for increasing cloudiness with a low around 27 and southwest winds of 5 to 15 mph. Tuesday features mostly cloudy skies, a high near 44, a 20 percent chance of precipitation, and south winds 10 to 20 mph shifting to the northwest by afternoon. Tuesday night brings cloudy conditions with a 50 percent chance of snow and gusty northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
Disaster opened floodgates for government misspending
During the 1993 Midwest floods federal agencies rushed emergency contracts for essentials like generators water and sandbags. The AP reviewed $24.6 million in contracts finding higher prices and convenience over best value with contractors winning on quick contact and preferred lists.
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Moose Droppings Create Maine Moose Drop Jewelry Trend
Portland Maine AP reports a novelty line selling moose manure adorned earrings tie clasps and key rings as eco friendly souvenirs. Maine Line Products markets Moose Drop Jewelry with naturalist Christopher Lewey crafting the colorful pellet like decorations. Lewey notes his experience with animal excrement aids the design.
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Carson dismisses late night wars and daytime talk shows
Johnny Carson, 68, says he barely watches late night battles and criticizes daytime talk shows as “one big gab bag of dysfunctional people.” He spoke to the Washington Post ahead of receiving a Kennedy Center Honor for career achievement along with three others.
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