Arch Closure After Fire Delays Gateway Arch Repairs
Signs around the Gateway Arch warn of at least a month, possibly two, to repair fire damage from Monday’s incident in a room under the north leg. The blaze knocked out the main electrical system powering the Arch and its trains, threatening tourism in St. Louis which hosted about 200000 visitors in October 1997.
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Ex-LA Mayor Tom Bradley Dies at 80
Ex-Los Angeles mayor Tom Bradley, first black mayor of the city, dies at age 80 from a heart attack after a life of service from LAPD rise to five-term mayor. His tenure saw LA become a global power, with the 1984 Olympics and later turmoil after the Rodney King beating and 1992 riots shaping his legacy.
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Methadone expansion urged by drug czar
White House drug policy chief Gen. Barry McCaffrey urged expanding methadone access by allowing doctors to dispense in offices, with clinics to set standards and accreditation. He cited underuse nationwide and noted local and state endorsement needed. New York City faces 32,000 addicts on methadone amid Giuliani opposition.
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High court to hear case on student harassment
The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether school districts can be held financially responsible when a student sexually taunts or gropes a classmate. The case involves LaShonda Davis and her mother Aurelia, who say the Monroe County Board of Education failed to stop ongoing harassment by another student, affecting LaShonda's education and well being.
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Manila bans Claire Danes films over insult claim
Manila city council declared Claire Danes persona non grata after she reportedly called the city smelly rat infested and weird. The measure passed 23 to 3 and bars all her films. Danes had filmed parts of Brokedown Palace in Manila earlier this year.
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Phil Wilke Compiles FW Wire Reports Summary
FW Wire Reports compiled by Phil Wilke summarize regional events and updates, presenting concise notices and briefs from Fort Worth coverage. The collection focuses on quick-hit items, local developments, and timely facts with a newsroom cadence.
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