Bush puts Iraq talks on hold over Baker visit date
President Bush said talks would be on hold until Baghdad accepts a Baker visit by January 3 while Iraq pressed for January 12. Officials fear delaying the deadline would erode credibility as Iraq seeks to extend antiwar sentiment and leverage other Arab states. Bush acknowledged backing away from a November offer that the meeting could occur between December 15 and January 15.
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U.N. Security Council
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Administration
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
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Willy Brandt
Muhammad Ali
Ted Heath
John Connally
Ramsey Clark
United Nations
Fragmentary Note with Faint Names and Places
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Local mortgage rates drift downward amid softer economy
Local lenders say rates have fallen over the past two months with 30 year fixed rates around 9 to 9.75 percent and origination fees of 1.25 to 2 percent. Capitol Federal officials cite lower oil prices and easing inflation as drivers, predicting more buyers come spring.
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Capitol Federal Savings and Loan Assurance Office
Westdale
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Capitol Federal
Iraq
Lawrence High Lions hammer Shawnee Mission North 76 35
Lawrence High boy basketball breezed past Shawnee Mission North on Friday night. The Lions defeated the Indians 76 to 35 in a strong home game setting. President Bush nominated Rep. Lynn Martin to head the Labor Department, drawing a cool reception from union leaders.
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Cruzan feeding tube withdrawn in Missouri case
In Carthage Missouri health officials followed a judge's order to remove the feeding tube from Nancy Cruzan a comatose woman in a landmark right to die case. The 33 year old suffered brain damage in a 1983 crash and doctors say she will die in weeks as she receives sedatives while support ends and care continues.
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Jasper County
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Missouri Rehabilitation Center
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Rane
Missouri
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