Bush appoints Martinez as drug policy director
President Bush named Bob Martinez as the new drug policy director in a Rose Garden ceremony. Supreme Court Justice Scalia administered the oath as Mary Jane Martinez held the family Bible. The president stressed support for Martinez despite criticism of a Republican appointment, and Martinez urged education of youth to prevent drug abuse.
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Four killed in Beirut car bombing in Antelias suburb
A powerful car bomb in Beirut's Antelias killed four people and wounded 22 as 25 cars burned and debris spread over half a mile. The attack was the second in 10 days amid postwar disarmament orders. Traffic was light due to Good Friday.
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Drug raid raises questions in local case
A police drug raid prompts questions about procedure and outcomes as officials review the operation and its results. An infant colic study and a judge's unusual sentence are also noted on page 7C, signaling broader local news coverage.
Woman incubates emu eggs during ice storm power outage
Marion New York AP report says Claire Luteyn and husband Donald saved 15 emu eggs by improvising a human incubator after a March storm cut power. Eggs require 97 degrees and 84 percent humidity. nine hatched, six remain. Eggs weigh 14% pounds, 15 in total, to be sold at about five weeks old. The Luteyns keep emus and other exotics on their farm.
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Atwater Dies at 40 After Brain Tumor Battle
GOP tactician Lee Atwater, who guided Bush campaign in 1988 and led the Republican Party, died at George Washington University Hospital at 5:24 am local time. He had fought brain cancer for over a year and was described as a driven figure known for aggressive campaign tactics. Funeral services planned in Columbia, South Carolina.
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General Horner warns war must not look easy
U S general Horner head of Central Command Air Forces says allies won quickly but fought hard and warns Americans may glorify war. He cites Iraqi resistance and anti aircraft fire, stresses devastation in Kuwait and Iraqi refugees, and credits targeting Saddam's command network for rapid air superiority.
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Yeltsin fails to win support for presidential proposal
In Moscow both chambers rejected voting on a powerful presidency for the Russian republic. The 456 to 447 vote fell short of the 532 needed as Yeltsin urged a constitutional path. Demonstrations showed broad public backing, while Gorbachev deployed troops to quell protests. The issue likely awaits spring consideration.
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Kansas Weather Summary by Zones Tonight and Saturday
Weather report covers Kansas zones with varying tonight and Saturday conditions. It notes cloudy conditions, light snow chances around 30 percent for many zones, with highs typically 50 to 55 and lows in the mid 20s to 30s. Some zones report hard freeze tonight and southwest winds. official readings list a high of 84 and low 32, plus lake levels and temperatures at Clinton Lake.
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Travel Outlook Across States Flurry Of Snow And Cold
Missouri faces a freeze advisory south tonight and freezing temps statewide with sunny Saturday and highs in the 40s to 50s. Nebraska expects snow in the west tonight with low 20s and 50s by Saturday. Oklahoma reports cloudiness and snow in the Panhandle with lows in the 20s and 30s elsewhere and 4 to 6 inches snow ending Saturday, plus rain in the west and highs near 40s. Colorado forecasts rain in the west and 4 to 8 inches of snow in the mountains tonight, with snow in the central and southern mountains and cooler temps into Saturday. Road numbers include Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Turnpike Authority contacts.
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