American geologist freed after eight months in Colombia
Frank Skee, 44, an American geologist, and Colombian colleague Hermes Torres were released by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia in Narino near Ecuador after a relatively small ransom. Both men were unharmed and in good health, saying they smoked and played chess with guards to stave off boredom.
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Mayan Frieze Could Validate Post Conquest History Book
A square yard bas relief found near Tonina Acropolis in Chiapas shows four Mayan governors of the underworld, described in the Popol Vuh. Archaeologist Juan Yadeun, who uncovered the carving in September, says the fragment supports a long disputed post conquest history and cosmology text.
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Pope opens synod asks Americas bishops for renewal
Pope John Paul II welcomed almost 300 bishops from North and South America to a monthlong synod at St. Peter's Basilica to rekindle missionary zeal and reach Catholics who left the church. He urged unity beyond borders while noting past policy shortcomings toward native traditions. He spoke in multiple languages to underscore continental ties and the church's aim to evangelize into the new millennium.
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Inadequate Day Care May Hinder Young Minds
A national study released at a convention finds children up to age 3 show lower social emotional physical and cognitive development when in day care that lacks professionally recommended standards. Researchers from UC Irvine and Yale note regulatory gaps and varying state rules, urging adherence to higher post high school training ratios and smaller group sizes.
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Yale University
Doctors question au pair defense in Woodward case
Medically analyzing 95 similar child injury deaths, San Diego doctors say a prior injury would not go unnoticed and contradict the defense theory. They emphasize most fatalities occur soon after the injury, with only one case showing a later death from surgical complications.
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New state quarters plan reshapes U S coinage over decade
Washington moves to redesign the quarter with 50 state symbols minted five per year for ten years. The plan requires governor designs approved by advisory commissions and the Treasury secretary, aiming to honor George Washington while expanding coin collecting.
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Michael Jordan
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Rubin
Donn Pearlman
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