Clinton Gore ticket boosts image in Times Mirror poll
The Times Mirror poll shows 59 percent favorable to Clinton and 34 percent unfavorable, up from June. Gore is viewed positively by 62 percent of respondents as a running mate, while Perot gains with 48 percent favorable and 35 percent unfavorable. Bush and Quayle remain lower.
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Ban on nuclear waste site upheld near Carlsbad New Mexico
A federal appeals court upheld a permanent injunction blocking the Energy Department from shipping up to 8500 drums of plutonium contaminated waste from Idaho to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad New Mexico. The ruling said Congress had not authorized disposal at the site. New Mexico Texas and environmental groups opposed the plan.
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Mortgage rates fall to 19 year low in Fed move
The Federal Reserve cut rates to aid the economy as mortgage rates slipped to 8.15 percent for 30 year fixed loans, down from 8.29 percent the prior week and 8.48 percent two weeks earlier, marking the lowest level since July.
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Doctors report baboon liver growth in human transplant
In Pittsburgh a baboon liver transplanted into a 35 year old man has grown at least one third and shows no rejection. The patient, in serious condition, eats well and walks short distances while doctors expect continued growth. The operation used experimental anti rejection drug FK506.
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Pan Am found liable in Flight 103 bombing
A Brooklyn federal court jury ruled Pan American World Airways responsible for willful misconduct in the Lockerbie disaster, enabling victims’ families to pursue damages possibly totaling hundreds of millions. Jurors will hear individual claims July 20 as insurance covers payouts may be required despite Pan Am’s bankruptcy.
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Exxon Valdez captain wins appeal on oil spill charge
Anchorage Alaska AP The Alaska Court of Appeals reversed Joseph Hazelwood’s misdemeanor conviction for negligent discharge of oil ruling a federal immunity statute promotes prompt spill reporting. The ruling sparks calls for further appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court. Hazelwood led the tanker in 1989 but wasn’t on the bridge during the Prince William Sound reef collision.
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LAPD elite spy unit eyed stars and politicians in book claims
The book L A Secret Police alleges the OCID spied on politicians and celebrities including Robert Redford Barbara Streisand and Frank Sinatra. Chief Williams ordered a probe and office lockout to vet the unit while denying wrongdoing by former Chief Gates.
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Weather Outlook for Kansas Zones 1 to 17
Kansas zones report varying conditions across regions. Zone 9 expects 90s with 40 percent thunderstorm chances tonight and around 90 high tomorrow. Zone 12 17 and 40 percent rain chances in the afternoon with cooler nights. Most zones show partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies with scattered chances of thunderstorms or showers today and Sunday.
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Local forecast and Clinton Lake report note minor revisions
Tonight mostly cloudy with 40 percent rain chances. Sunday partly sunny and warm with a high near 90 and 30 percent thunderstorm chances. Sunday night mostly cloudy with 30 percent storms and a low around 70. Official readings list Friday high 83 low 72 with no precipitation. Clinton Lake level 875.64 feet above mean sea level with temperature 79 degrees.
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Travel outlook Missouri and surrounding states forecast
The Missouri outlook calls for showers and thunderstorms mainly in the north and central areas today, with southeast Missouri hot and humid and a chance of storms. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with storms possible, then Sunday sees showers and storms in the north and central zones while the south stays mostly sunny. Nebraska and Colorado forecasts follow with temps and scattered thunderstorms through Monday and into tonight in the mountains. Road contacts are listed for Kansas agencies.
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