Ford UAW contract talks stretch past deadline
Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers pressed on Saturday night with talks that could avoid a strike. The three year pact ends at midnight, with Ford saying a deal is possible. UAW officials did not characterize the discussions, while a broader industry pattern could follow for GM and Chrysler. Talks began in June.
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Rare religious artifacts stolen from Santa Ysabel museum
Investigators issued a nationwide alert for three items a 200-year-old Kumeyaay staff a Spain brought Bible from the 1700s and an 8-foot stole from the mission founder missing between Aug 24 and Sept 7. Sheriff spokesman Sgt Don Crist said the thief knew which items were most valuable. The museum near San Diego was unattended during the day and an elder reported the loss with no sign of forced entry.
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FAA audit finds lax airport security in New York City tests
The Inspector General's audit of 26 airports shows FAA agents overstated security performance and sometimes assisted airlines to pass inspections. The New York Times says agents used unrealistic testing methods and aimed to help carriers pass, with 40 percent of attempts allowing fake bombs guns or knives through metal detectors, down from 75 percent in 1993.
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Bosnia’s first independent elections test future of nation
Bosnians vote amid NATO led scrutiny in a watershed election aimed at shaping Bosnia’s fate as a single federation or split state. Croats, Serbs and Muslims faced voting tensions, including attacks and blockades, while refugees abroad cast a record absentee ballot. Major parties led nationalist blocs with potential moderates gaining influence.
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Friends mourn loss of rap star Shakur
Tributes poured in as Tupac Shakur lay mourned, pronounced dead in Las Vegas at 4 03 p m Friday six days after a drive by shooting. Funeral plans were not finalized and relatives faced a state of grief and confusion as leaders called for a measured response.
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Rapid HIV test shows results in ten minutes
A study reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds a ten minute HIV test accurately detects infection, much faster than the standard four hours, potentially boosting immediate counseling and follow up. Researchers note 45 positives matched, seven weak positives later negated, and 57.4 percent of patients returned for results.
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Dole seeks evangelical support at Christian Coalition event
Republican nominee Bob Dole urged evangelicals at the Christian Coalition Road to Victory conference to back his campaign and promised to sign a partial birth abortion ban. He introduced running mate Jack Kemp and thanked coalition members for their prayers as Pat Robertson warned the GOP about weak support among conservatives. Kemp stressed opposition to partial birth abortion and the sanctity of human life.
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FAMOUS FACES New York Actress Shields fires manager mother
New York star Brooke Shields tells Rolling Stone she ended her business ties with her mother last year. She discusses career struggles, a Princeton degree, engagement to Andre Agassi, and a new NBC sitcom to debut this fall. Pamela Anderson Lee becomes Coors Halloween queen replacing Elvira in in-store displays.
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