Candidates eye Iowa looking toward New Hampshire primary
On the eve of Iowa caucuses Republican and Democratic presidential hopefuls canvassed churches and talk shows seeking last minute support. Gore leads Bradley in a Des Moines poll among Democrats while Bush tops Forbes in GOP standings. Candidates aim for momentum and turnout as undecided voters fill the ranks for a marathon race toward New Hampshire Feb. 1.
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Icy Kansas City area pileup leaves ten dead
Nine victims were burned beyond recognition after an icy Interstate 29 crash near Platte City northwest of Kansas City involved 19 cars and five trucks. Fire and chemical leak speculation followed as I 29 remained closed into Sunday night. Derrick Thomas suffered a separate weather related crash.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Freshmen report boredom and rising college costs
The 34th annual American Freshman survey finds 40 percent of new college students often bored in high school, with 25 percent fearing work full time during college. Thirty percent feel overwhelmed by tasks, while more students report above-average academics and a higher A grade rate. Data covers 1.64 million freshmen entering fall 1999, with margin of error under 1 percentage point.
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Higher Education Research Institute
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Time Warner to merge with EMI in $20 billion deal
A source says Time Warner plans a $20 billion merger with EMI Records to form Warner EMI Music, combining Warner labels Atlantic Elektra and Warner Brothers with EMI Virgins Priority and Capitol. The move would place the new company behind Universal, boost online sales, and draw antitrust scrutiny.
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