Goodyear and USW Tentatively End Strike After Two Weeks
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co and the United Steelworkers announced a tentative six year contract Saturday night that could end a strike idling about 12,000 workers in seven states for two weeks. Details were not disclosed and workers will vote on ratification before returning to the job. The walkout began April 20 after stalled talks, marking Goodyear’s first strike since 1976.
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AT&T pledges pass through savings from FCC charges overhaul
AT&T promised to pass on to customers any savings from a federal overhaul of telephone access charges. The plan could save consumers over 1 billion dollars by cutting fees paid to local phone companies. The FCC aims to finalise changes by May 6 affecting businesses and residences, with the benefit seen as early as the new pricing.
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JonBenet Ramsey Note and Interviews Stir Public Debate
Reporters who met JonBenet Ramsey's parents faced password access and ask limits while the case drew new leaks. The ransom note, attributed to a foreign faction, demanded $118,000 and warned against talking to authorities. DNA tests on crime-scene evidence are pending.
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Actor Heston wins election to gun group
Charlton Heston, 72, wins a NRA board seat at the annual convention with 1,038 of 1,410 ballots, beating 157 rivals as Wayne LaPierre faces another election bid. The convention draws about 20,000 attendees amid ongoing debates over leadership, finances, and membership.
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Kasparov Wins First Game in Kasparov Deep Blue Rematch
World chess champion Garry Kasparov defeated IBM's Deep Blue in the opening game of their six match series in New York. Kasparov, 34, won after Deep Blue resigned on the 45th move as Kasparov pressed a cautious, precise plan. The four-hour game showcased computer aggression early, followed by Kasparov exploiting a queen exchange to seize the attack. The second game was set for today, with IBM hopeful the machine has improved since last year.
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Zaire rebel talks surge as Mobutu faces exit plan
Rebel leader Laurent Kabila boards a South African ship to meet Mobutu Sese Seko for talks hosted by Nelson Mandela amid mounting signs Mobutu could resign. Kabila’s forces advance toward Kinshasa while U.S. officials hedge on a resignation and South African security questions surface.
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Beatles Anthology therapy mends old rifts says Starr
Ringo Starr credits the Beatles Anthology sessions with healing old tensions among the group. He recalls how arguments once seemed huge but now pale beside their shared history and loyalty. Starr, 56, also notes outtakes and songs revealed strong, memorable moments.
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