Winter storm pounds Sierra Nevada roads and Tahoe area
A powerful winter storm deluged the Sierra Nevada with up to four feet of snow around Lake Tahoe, stranding travelers and closing I 80 over Donner Summit and US 50 over Echo Summit. Dozens of accidents were reported, with injuries to drivers in a Hampton Sparks area crash. Authorities issued a winter storm warning for the central Sierra, with more snow expected.
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Rebels offer to free hostages in Peru standoff
Nestor Cerpa, leader of the Tupac Amaru rebel group holding about 340 people in the Japanese ambassador’s residence, vowed on short wave radio to gradually release hostages not tied to Peru’s government. The plan follows a government decision against an armed assault, with talks urged by Peruvian and Japanese officials.
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DNA testing eyed to ID TWA Flight 800 victims
Unidentified remains of TWA Flight 800 victims may undergo nuclear DNA testing to match 15 missing people. A request seeks Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory aid in Rockville Maryland with Pentagon approval pending. The move follows past resistance and high costs, and lab officials note prior successes in war victim identifications.
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OJ custody ruling may affect civil trial impact
The Orange County judge ruled Simpson fit to raise his two younger children with Nicole Brown Simpson. The decision could influence the wrongful death case, with analysts saying the ruling is a symbolic badge of honor and may sway jurors toward a lighter liability or none at all. jurors return Jan 6 after holiday recess.
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Tensions Rise as Serbs Confront Protests in Belgrade
International envoys sought a compromise in Serbia during a 24 hour mission, meeting Milosevic and opposition leaders amid dueling protests in Kragujevac and Belgrade. Delegation head Felipe Gonzalez urged respect for the November 17 election results and the installation of duly elected officials.
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Actor Charlie Sheen Arrested for Assault
Actor Charlie Sheen was arrested at home for allegedly pushing a woman during an argument, causing a lip injury requiring seven stitches. He posted $20,000 bail and a court date was set for January. The woman, 24, said Sheen shoved her knocking her down. she received medical care but was not hospitalized.
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