Fossett Gains Libyan Flight Permission Delays Loom
Steve Fossett won permission to fly over Libya but his crew warned the delay could jeopardize his round the world balloon attempt. The Chicago securities trader has lowered altitude to avoid Libya, losing speed and burning fuel as he crossed Niger. He already set a distance record with 5,435 miles in 1995.
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Cosby slaying witness offers few clues to police
Los Angeles police said they have no identifiable suspects in Ennis Cosby’s slaying. The key witness is too traumatized to aid detectives in producing a composite sketch. Investigators are reviewing several tips as they search for the gunman, described only as a white male.
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Hebron Handed to Palestinians as Israeli troops withdraw
In Hebron many celebrate as Israel turns over 80 percent of the city to the Palestinian Authority while remaining 20 percent is cleared of Israeli forces. A flag atop the Imira signals the shift, with Palestinians and Israelis voicing cautious hope and fear of future attacks.
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Frigid blizzard winds force schools to close across region
A severe cold snap grips much of the Midwest and Northeast as winds up to 35 mph create wind chills near minus 40. Schools close in states from New York to Oregon while families cope indoors awaiting a gradual thaw.
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Clinton era Yale law house hits the market in Connecticut
A beachfront Clinton residence from 1970 71 while he studied at Yale Law is for sale in Madison Connecticut listed by Mike Tarantino s brokerage. The three bedroom pine paneled house offers a waterfront view and a 350 000 price tag and recalls Clinton s early political hunger and grilled cheese moments between classes.
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AOL Faces Mounting Consumer Lawsuits Over Flat Rate
AOL must cope with lawsuits and state probes as the $19.95 monthly flat rate overwhelms demand. Users face long busy signals while AOL expands capacity, with chief executive Steve Case asking members to curtail usage during the transition.
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