Fire splits home as worshippers mourn in mosque attack
Five people were killed and several injured in a blast at a mosque in Wytheville Virginia. The explosion shattered a home where the victims were sleeping, ignited by a gas line owned by United Cities Gas. About 1,500 customers lost heat and cooking fuel authorities said. The incident occurred near Roanoke in western Virginia.
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NASA Mars Polar Lander launches to seek water ice
NASA sent its Mars Polar Lander on an 11 month flight to the south polar region in a 470 million mile mission. The craft includes a 64 foot robot arm and shovel to sample soil for water ice while twin Deep Space 2 probes test impact tech.
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Saddam says Iraq will fight no fly zone patrols
Saddam Hussein told his cabinet that the no fly zones over Iraq are illegal and vowed to fight patrols with courage. He said the zones violate international law and UN Security Council resolutions, and accused Western powers of colonialist aggression while urging Arab unity. He noted increased Iraqi power outages and claimed U.S. and British airstrikes target government sites after arms inspections.
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World conflicts decline in 1998 report says
Washington based National Defense Council Foundation reports 60 armed conflicts in 1998 down seven from 1997. Dropping wars include Basque cease fire and Liberia civil war end, with continued dangers from weapons of mass destruction and cross border fights like Ethiopia Eritrea.
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Harrelson Eyes and Activism Highlight Holiday Season
Woody Harrelson discusses his expressive eyes and public perception while promoting holiday releases The Thin Red Line and Eli?o Country. He notes fans’ mixed reactions to actors speaking on social causes and recalls his Cheers past and hemp activism.
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