No Powerball jackpot won in Des Moines drawing
No tickets matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing in Des Moines. The $24.2 million jackpot would have been shared by such winners, with the prize rising to about $29 million for Wednesday. Eight tickets matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball, each winning $100,000, sold in Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota and West Virginia.
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Evacuated Flora residents regain home as orders lift
Nearly all 6 000 Flora residents evacuated after a train carrying chloroprene derailed were allowed back Sunday after crews destroyed cars full of flammable material. Three or four families remain barred within a half mile radius. No injuries reported.
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Strippers urged into new jobs by Baptist minister
In Hurricane West Virginia a Baptist pastor and allies held a meeting offering strippers medical insurance child care and new jobs if they quit stripping. The plan drew $3000 from locals but dancers and club owner questioned its practicality and impact.
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McDonald's tests speed tech in Colorado Springs
In colorado springs three restaurants showcase computer run kitchens where orders trigger rapid burger and chicken preparation. Digital clocks and robotic machines cut prep time while a three and a half minute rule guarantees a free meal if not ready. Analysts see faster service shaping McDonalds future amid competition.
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Steve Bigari
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Merrill Lynch
Peter Oakes
NBC stands firm against upgraded TV content ratings
In Pasadena NBC and top producers defend rejecting the new TV ratings labels. The dispute centers on letters denoting sex violence foul language and suggestive dialogue. Dick Wolf clashes with Sen. John McCain over content rules amid calls to protect children from real violence. NBC argues the revised labels mislead and won’t curb violence or influence gun policy.
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Gingrich aide questioned about foreign donation
A GOP adviser helped secure a 50000 donation to the National Policy Forum in July 1995. The California company owner with Indonesian ties linked to China is under scrutiny as Senate hearings probe political fund raising abuses. Barbour says the forum was separate from the RNC and allowed foreign contributions.
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