Senate Rejection of Arctic Drilling Divides Senate
In Washington, the Senate narrowly rejected an oil drilling provision for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with eight Republicans breaking ranks. Barbara Boxer's amendment to scrap the plan passed 52 to 48, while Democrats argued against drilling to protect the pristine refuge.
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Denver blizzard paralyzes region with vast snowfall
Denver’s worst blizzard in 90 years shuts down the city and Denver International Airport as up to seven feet of snow blankets the Rockies and surrounding areas. Interstates 70 80 and 25 close. National Guard rescues stranded motorists. 3.5 million people affected. 21 Humvees deployed. UVM basketball team among travelers stuck awaiting NCAA bid.
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Westbound I-70 closed east of Colorado border
Officials closed the westbound lanes of Inter state 70 west of Hays to keep travelers from driving into a major winter storm. Joy Moser of Kansas Emergency Management said the measure aims to prevent stranding as the system pummels Colorado and Wyoming. eastbound lanes remain open and closures spread from Colby to WaKeeney and Hays as conditions evolve.
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U.S. troops raid Afghan villages hunting al Qaida
About 1,000 US troops launched a southeastern Afghanistan raid in Kandahar aimed at al Qaida members. Helicopters ferried forces from the 82nd Airborne as officials in Washington noted the operation as the largest in more than a year, tied to intensified efforts following Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's capture and ongoing border raids.
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Microsoft warns of critical Windows flaw and patch advised
Microsoft warned of a critical flaw in all Windows versions that could let hackers take control when users open emails or visit sites. The company urged immediate download of a free patch from www.microsoft.com/security. iDefense Inc, based in Chantilly Virginia, said it learned of the flaw in December 2002 from British researcher Roland Postle, aka Blazede, and passed information to Microsoft in January.
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Cuban plane hijacked lands under U S military escort
A Cuban airliner with 29 passengers was hijacked at knifepoint and landed in Key West under U S military escort. Six hijackers surrendered to authorities in Key West and face federal hijacking charges. no injuries reported among hijackers, passengers, or crew. Five passengers were minors. motive and final destination remain unclear.
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Standoff Ends As Farmer Surrenders Near Mall
Dwight Watson, 50, surrendered after a 48hour standoff in Constitution Gardens near the National Mall. Police found no explosives in his tractor or Jeep, and a psychiatric exam may be sought while prosecutors consider charges.
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Gore joins Apple board in Cupertino
Former Vice President Al Gore joins Apple Computer board in Cupertino filling a seat left by Larry Ellison. Gore stays active as Google adviser and visiting professor, while Apple holds a 3 percent U.S. PC market share per IDC.
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