Vereen Crashes Then Hit by Truck On Malibu Road
Tony winner Ben Vereen, 45, is in critical condition after crashing his Corvette on the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu and then being struck by a truck while walking on the road at about 2 45 a.m. Investigators say no charges or known connection between incidents.
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Thailand names prime minister caretaker shocks pro military nominee
Thailand named Anand Panyarachun as caretaker prime minister in a surprise move after a coup era, sidetracking Somboon Rahong whose nomination faced fierce criticism. Television reported the king appointed Panyarachun, with palace sources later confirming the shift and denying Rahong’s bid.
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U N observers head to Sarajevo airport for relief aid
A U N team of about 60 observers led by Gen Louis Mackenzie travels from Belgrade to Sarajevo to inspect the airport and seek a cease fire. Officials report renewed shelling with seven killed as Serb militias pledge to allow relief flights within hours, while fighting intensifies around the capital.
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Grade school paper sparks outcry over violent piece
In Billerica Massachusetts a fourth grade article titled 16 Ways To Kill Your Sister drew parent protests. Essey Foley calls for safer literature while Superintendent Calabrese says the district will review future issues to ensure appropriateness.
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U S Isolated At Earth Summit In Rio De Janeiro
Delegates race to finish Earth Summit documents on forest protection climate control and biodiversity while the United States faces criticism for opposing key treaties and seeking weaker global warming rules. A U S initiative proposes a global species inventory as EU delegates push to cut carbon emissions to 1990 levels by 2008 amid tensions over biotechnology patents and treaty provisions.
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Robertson withdraws bid for United Press International
Pat Robertson pulls back most of his $6 million offer to buy United Press International citing unfavorable economics. He may buy one or two assets including UPI's name and radio operations, while UPI contemplates options including shutdown amid bankruptcy protection and 500 employees.
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House OKs extension of benefits
Democrats push a six year 5.8 billion effort to extend unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks aiding over 1.5 million workers while Senate Finance Chairman Lloyd Bentsen plans a parallel bill. Republicans charge politics and seek a Bush GOP compromise.
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Weather report for Douglas County by zones
Zone based forecast shows mixed clouds and scattered rain. Zone summaries indicate odds of rain ranging from 29 to 49 percent with highs from mid 60s to mid 70s and east or northeast winds 5 to 10 mph plus brief higher gusts at times. Lake data lists 68 degree temperature and depth 877.58 feet with normal level around 875.8 feet.
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Travel outlook for Missouri and neighboring states
Missouri outlook shows rain in the southwest and fair conditions in the northeast tonight, with Thursday mainly sunny and a chance of rain in the south. Nebraska reports partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a chance of rain in the southeast and Panhandle, highs in the 70s. Oklahoma expects scattered rain through Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 60s and the 60s elsewhere. Colorado remains mostly clear with mountain rain and east region showers, tonight’s lows 30s to 60, highs around 80s in the plains and 30s 40s in mountains. Highway conditions noted.
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