Snowboarder buried by avalanche near Salt Lake City
Greg Dres, 36, of Deer Valley, was found dead after an avalanche on Flagstaff Mountain above Alta Ski Resort. He reportedly triggered the slide while alone, sliding over 1,000 feet and becoming buried under five feet of snow as search crews continued their efforts.
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Ex-worker arrested in Vallejo McDonald's shooting
Jody T Gordon 24 of Vallejo, former McDonald’s employee, was booked after police tied him to a Thursday shooting at the Interstate 80 restaurant that killed one woman and injured two. Investigators found physical evidence at his home, following a background check that flagged his prior armed robbery conviction. Gordon had recently applied to rejoin the staff but was rejected.
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Snowstorms batter Northwest as I-90 reopens
Northwest communities dig out after a foot of snow closes I 90 and US 2 while a new storm threatens 4 to 10 inches. I 84 in Oregon also reopens after ice. Red Cross shelter guests near North Bend recall a winter resort like pause as transport slowly resumes. Flight disruptions persist at Seattle-Tacoma and Portland airports amid power outages affecting about 200,000 customers.
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White House aids Asian American outreach in 1996 fund drive
A memo shows a White House official chaired a DNC initiative to boost Clinton's standing among Asian Americans while the party planned to raise seven million dollars from the community. The plan proposed access for big donors at White House events, though legal limits blocked government officials from fund raising. Matsui denied involvement in contributions, and the memo notes the DNC later returned over one million in improper contributions.
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Youngsters lift car off trapped man in bold rescue
Five youngsters aged 8 to 13 heard Gary Lewis cry for help as his Ford Festiva fell onto his chest. They lifted the car just enough to free him, allowing Lewis to escape with bruises and scrapes, not needing hospitalization.
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Guatemalan rebels return amid peace hopes after exile
Four URNG leaders Pablo Monsanto Rolando Moran Carlos Gonzalez and Jorge Rosal arrived at Guatemala Citys international airport aboard The Wings of Peace to celebrate a peace accord ending 36 years of war. Crowds cheered as banners urged full democracy with social justice and noted plans to reform agriculture and the economy protect human rights establish a truth commission resettle refugees recognize Indian rights demobilize and disarm rebels and determine the future role of the military.
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Andie MacDowell’s high school days at McDonald’s revealed
In a candid US magazine interview, Andie MacDowell recalls gaining weight working at McDonald’s in Gaffney South Carolina during high school. She describes polyester uniforms, free shakes and Big Macs, and how fast food fueled a rapid swelling of her figure. The piece also notes her Montana ranch life with Paul Qualley and their three children. Las Vegas comeback by Neil Diamond features a sold out MGM Grand show drawing fans of all ages. Diamond, 55, mixed new songs with classics before a lengthy encore, his first Las Vegas appearance since 1976 amid mob-linked theater lore.
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