Banks siege ends as chairman suspends merger talks
Union workers at Korea's Kookmin Bank end a two day siege after chairman Kim Sang hoon suspends merger talks with Housing and Commercial Bank. He vows prior consultation with the union if talks resume.
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Snow Storm Grounds Flights Across Midcontinent
The storm halted air travel from Toronto to Chicago and into the south, grounding planes, closing schools and offices, and causing hundreds of flight cancellations. Six traffic deaths in Texas Arkansas Indiana were blamed on the icy conditions as power outages affected hundreds of thousands. A Kansas man died when his snow‑laden carport collapsed while storms continued to strand travelers nationwide.
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California Seeks to Avert Blackouts Forcing Northwest Power Sell
U S Energy Secretary Bill Richardson ordered wholesalers in the Northwest to sell electricity to California to ease a power crunch. ISO warned Stage 3 emergency possible, risking rolling blackouts if supplies remain tight. Bonneville diverted 1,500 megawatts, delaying outages but no guarantees. California utilities PG&E and Southern California Edison face bankruptcy from gas wholesale costs.
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Breakthrough Decodes Plant Genome Revealing New Crop Potential
Scientists publish the complete Arabidopsis thaliana genetic code in Nature marking a milestone in genetics. Researchers say tailored crops could resist harsher climates, use less space, and boost nutrition, while opponents warn of health and environmental risks.
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Grand Prize Includes Mazda Tribute LX V6 and Tech Gifts
A 2001 Mazda Tribute LX V6 with sport package forms the grand prize along with a Nokia digital cell phone and one year of free service. The package also includes a year of free TELUS Mobility wireless Internet Microbrowser and a six area family ski pass from Resorts of the.
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