Conway Twitty dies in Missouri after tour bus collapse
Springfield mourns teen rock idol turned country icon Conway Twitty died at 59 at Cox Medical Center South after collapsing on his tour bus near Branson. He underwent abdominal aneurysm surgery and leaves a legacy of 59 number one hits and duets with Loretta Lynn. United Nations paves way for more peacekeepers in Bosnia as US plans air support, while Venezuela appoints Ramon Velasquez as interim president after Perez scandal.
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Cable TV regulation delayed and FTC settles false ads
FCC regulators request more funds to enforce cable re regulation delaying rollbacks and possible rate freeze until October. Quello seeks 12 million for the rest of this year and 16 million for 1994. FTC settlement: a major infomercial maker to pay 3.5 million over two false claims ads disguising as news and talk shows.
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Trump wins bid to convert Mar-a-Lago into private club
Palm Beach, AP. Donald Trump gains Town Council approval to turn Mar-a-Lago into a private club and health spa after a four year stalemate. The plan limits daily traffic to 313 trips, allows up to 500 guests this winter, and 10 suites for overnight stays with seven day per member limits. Trump retains ownership and will set membership fees soon.
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Clinton strives to contain damage over Guinier nom
President Clinton faces mixed signals as he seeks to mend frayed ties with black leaders after withdrawing Lani Guinier as civil rights enforcer. Rep. Mfume says betrayal lingers and some caucus members threaten to withhold support while civil rights groups urge stand against political violence. Guinier maintains she is the right person despite withdrawal.
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Crowd taunts teens after triple Mississippi River slaying
In West Memphis Arkansas three teens aged 16 to 18 were charged with capital murder in the bludgeoning deaths of three eight year old boys. A crowd of up to 200 outside the courthouse shouted at them as they were taken away. Families and neighbors described the suspects with shock and fear.
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Artists settle NEA lawsuit for 252000 dollars
Washington AP reports the government will pay 252000 dollars to settle a 1990 NEA case filed by four avant-garde artists who alleged right wing censorship influenced grant rejections. The artists will share about 50000 dollars. the rest covers attorney fees.
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Local forecast and Clinton Lake report summary
Tonight partly cloudy with a 20 percent thunderstorm chance. Low around 60, southeast wind 10 mph. Sunday partly cloudy with a high near 80 and south wind 10 to 15 mph. Sunday night partly cloudy, low about 56, southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Official readings show Friday high 59 low 64. Sunrise 5 58, sunset 6 44. Clinton Lake report notes lake temperature 69, level 878.36 ft above sea level, normal 875.5 ft.
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Kansas Weather Zones Douglas County Zone 15 Update
Douglas County Zone 15 reports tonight a 30 percent thunderstorm chance with a mid-50s low. Sunday brings a 40 percent thunderstorm risk, with a high near 80. Zones 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 16 17 show varied chances and temps including windy and warm conditions.
Travel outlook for Missouri Nebraska Colorado and Oklahoma
Missouri tonight partly cloudy with lows 55 to 80 across the state. Sunday partly cloudy with highs 80s. Nebraska tonight showers and thunderstorms, lows 40s west to 50s east. Sunday scattered storms in the west, highs in the 70s. Colorado tonight and Sunday mostly cloudy with showers, lows 50s to 80s, mountains 30s to 60s, highs 70s to 80s. Oklahoma tonight mostly cloudy east with isolated showers, lows 60s, Sunday isolated showers early, highs in the 80s. Road contacts listed for Kansas highways.
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