Fatal arson fire kills six children in Philadelphia rowhouse
A Philadelphia blaze killed six children aged 3 to 15 after a gasoline-like liquid was used to start the fire. The mother Tracey Shaw saved her infant by throwing him to neighbors from a porch roof before leaping to safety. Victims include Jerra Jones 6 Catrin Jones 8 Mary Holman 3 Shawn Holman 4 Linda Lassiter 11 Inez Lassiter 15. The fire caused smoke and soot inhalation deaths.
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Cuba and U S to open news bureaus in each other
The Clinton administration plans to allow Cuba to open news bureaus in the United States and lift barriers on U S media setting up bureaus in Cuba. The Miami Herald, citing unnamed State Department and White House sources, says the plan could be announced early next year and may ease 25 years of restricted press access.
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Friday's official readings show a high of 42 and low of 28 with no precipitation by 8 p.m. Lake Clinton at 39 and level 875.44, Perry Lake at 41 and 891.76, with normal levels 875.5 and 891.5 respectively. Road reports advise calling the Journal-World Access line for current conditions. Moon phases list last half December 25, new January 1, first half January 8, full January 16.
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Lawrence 5 Day Outlook With Mild Christmas Weather
The Lawrence five day outlook calls for partly cloudy skies with highs around 55. Tonight remains partly cloudy with a low near 30. Christmas Day stays partly cloudy with a high near 55. Monday continues mild with a high around 55 and a low about 32 Monday night.
Charity gambling in Maryland could face regulation gaps
In Stevensville Maryland Linda Keats visits the American Legion hall to play a charity blackjack style slot machine. She admits a personal cap of twenty dollars while noting the growing presence of charity gambling in the state and the lack of strict regulation.
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Charity gambling in Maryland scrutiny grows amid lax oversight
Maryland faces proliferation of charity games with uneven county rules and limited state oversight. Police and lawmakers warn profits flow to operators rather than charities. Despite a 1993-94 report of 57 charity slot operators with 2.86 million donated, audits vary, and enforcement is spotty.
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Special bike brings joy to a legless boy in Tampa
In Tampa Florida a seven year old without arms or legs received a custom three wheeled bike as a Christmas gift. Kyle Romano powered the craft using his chest and stubs to steer shift and brake. The bike emerged from an eight month University of South Florida engineering project built by eleven students and faculty. Kyle has undergone 35 operations since infancy due to meningococcemia. He said this is the best Christmas ever and feels like he has a driver's license.
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