Illness crosses into California as deaths rise in Southwest
The wire reports a mysterious flu like illness may have caused two more California illnesses in the last two months amid up to 16 statewide deaths in the Southwest. California health officials said two hospitalized patients remain on ventilators as cases are investigated.
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Last Soviet forces leave Cuba as Cold War shield fades
Cuba ends its remaining Soviet defense with the departure of a motorized infantry brigade of about 3,000 troops reported by Prensa Latina. After years of shortages, Cuba shifts to a softer tone toward the United States, though policy changes are not yet evident.
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Wintersun Quest winner defies gender norms in Australia
Damian Taylor a 24 year old hotel doorman and lifeguard won the Wintersun Quest beauty contest at Tweed Heads defeating seven women. Organizers changed the pageant name to Wintersun Quest after his unprecedented entry. Taylor plans to try Miss Australia next while some contestants praise his courage and others feel overshadowed.
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Democrats near agreement on gas tax in deficit bill
Senate Democrats inch toward finalizing Clinton deficit-reduction legislation while splitting over a transportation fuels tax. Moynihan backs about four cents per gallon. Baucus opposes applying any hike, arguing hardship for Western drivers. The panel plans a Thursday vote, with overall approval seen next week.
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Florida girl dies after standing on tracks to be with mother
Dania Florida six year old Jackie Johnson refused to move as a northbound train bore down. She told relatives she wanted to become an angel and be with her mother and was struck, dying after pushing siblings to safety. Authorities ruled death a death by own action.
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Marines Head South as Somalia Move Debated
A four ship Marine amphibious ready group ordered to leave the Persian Gulf could reach Somalia by Saturday as U N and U S forces press warlordAidid. The movement is described as precautionary with no firm orders yet, led by the USS Wasp and comprising 4200 sailors and Marines.
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Kansas Zones forecast brief for Douglas County
Kansas forecast by zones reports mostly cloudy conditions with scattered rain chances through Thursday. Zone details include 40 percent rain chance in some areas with highs mid to upper 80s and lows around 60s, plus breezy south winds and continued partly cloudy skies in others.
Local forecast and lake report with temperatures and readings
Tonight mostly cloudy with 20 percent rain after midnight and a low near 72 south winds 10 to 20 mph Thursday partly cloudy 87 high and south winds 15 to 25 mph 30 percent rain chance Thursday night mostly cloudy 70 low with 40 percent rain and southwest winds 10 to 20 mph Clinton Lake report shows water temperature 75 and level at 887.58 feet above mean sea level with normal level 875.5 feet and a note of record highs and lows for the date.
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Travel Outlook Across States With Rain Probabilities
Missouri tonight clears to partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the northwest. Thursday brings partly sunny skies and more rain north, with highs 80s to 90s. Nebraska forecasts rain through Thursday with varied lows and highs. Oklahoma expects isolated rain tonight and scattered rain Thursday with highs around 80s to 90s. Colorado shows scattered rain tonight and Thursday with mountains cooler in the 60s to 70s. Road conditions and highway agency contacts are listed for Kansas and the Turnpike Authority.
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