Taiwan Quake Triggers Damage Across Chiayi Area
A 6.4 magnitude quake struck southern Taiwan near Chiayua 1.5 miles north of the city, 180 miles south of Taipei. Buildings collapsed and fires erupted as aftershocks followed. at least three people were hurt and multiple gas leaks and lab fires were reported. State media noted evacuations at Chungcheng University and other schools.
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Judge okays hooded KKK rally in Manhattan
Federal judges uphold a First Amendment free speech claim allowing the Ku Klux Klan to protest in New York City wearing their white hoods. They avoided enforcing a 1845 state law barring disguises during public gatherings, amid city efforts to force unmasking. The ruling notes the city’s permit dispute over 50 to 80 participants.
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Russians Close On Grozny As Bombs Hit City
Russian forces press toward Grozny with bombardment pounding the city core and advancing to within eight miles of the capital. Chechen officials report sightings of soldiers even nearer, signaling a tightening siege.
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Europe Faces Rising Drug Use Says U S Officials
Washington reports falling U S drug use while Europe shows sharp rises with drug seizures more than doubling. McCaffrey leads a series of Europe wide drug summits as officials warn cocaine seeks new markets and Latin American traffickers push 700 metric tons yearly toward the United States.
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Rockets Kill Over 100 in Grozny Market Attack
Chechen official says a Thursday rocket strike on Grozny killed at least 118 people and wounded 300 to 400 as rockets hit a crowded outdoor market and a maternity hospital. Russian authorities deny targeting civilians while troops press toward Grozny amid ongoing fighting.
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Earliest dinosaurs claimed from Madagascar jaw fossils
Jaw bones of two dinosaur species from Madagascar may be the oldest known dinosaurs, dated around 227 million years ago. Researchers led by Andre Wyss say the prosauropods represent early plant eaters marking the start of an evolutionary line toward giants like apatosaurus.
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Fleiss files for bankruptcy after prison release
Heidi Fleiss, 33, filed for bankruptcy listing debts over 269000 dollars, including 115000 to lawyers and 85000 in back rent for her Santa Monica lingerie store Heidi Wear Inc, a month after leaving federal prison.
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Local sports roundup compiled by Phil Witke
Phil Witke compiles a wire report roundup from J W News Service covering latest scores, standings, and notable performances across multiple teams and venues with emphasis on key players and outcomes.
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