Orlando gunman dies after hostage siege blaze
An armed man, Algie Simmons, shot two people and held five hostages for over 10 hours in an Orlando apartment. After tear gas and a SWAT rescue, the unit burned and Simmons was found dead from likely self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Two hostages released earlier were unharmed. a man and a woman were hospitalized in fair condition.
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Fenwick Falls to Fort Loramie in regional semifinal
The Fenwick Falcons ended their dream of a Class A State berth with a 68-48 loss to the Fort Loramie Redskins at the University of Dayton Arena. Fenwick finishes 15-8, its second regional finals appearance, after an earlier district title and a win over Highland Morrow.
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First Day Of Spring Brings Snow Across Midwest And East
The first day of spring brings heavy snow in Nebraska and Kansas, with four to nine inch accumulations. Snow extends east with warnings for Iowa Missouri and expected spread to the Ohio Valley Great Lakes and Northeast. A mix of rain and snow is forecast and NYC issues a snow alert as dry air and winds raise fire risk elsewhere.
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Plains farm draws high offer near Carter home
In Plains Georgia a 1000 acre farm near President Carter's home drew a $1.25 million bid from an anonymous bidder via local broker William Cochran. A Forsyth farmer acting for two brothers from Farmersville bid after a separate parcel sold for $16,400 to a Carter relative's representative.
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Kickback Run in Medicaid Fraud Cited by Senate Panel
The Senate Aging Committee says Medicaid kickbacks infest the program from nursing homes to hospitals and pharmacies. It cites wide spread abuse across California New York Florida Illinois and Wisconsin with pharmacists pressured to share profits and testify reluctance noted.
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Congress debates fate of federal student loan program
Congress weighs preserving or ending the National Direct Student Loan Program as Carter seeks to halt new funding. Senate action could shift 321 million for 33 thousand more loans, affecting about 335 thousand students who would otherwise receive direct loans.
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US MIA inquiry team in Laos for missing servicemen talks
A five member US presidential commission led by Leonard Woodcock arrived in Vientiane Laos to pursue information on Americans missing in Indochina war. They meet Lao officials including President Souphanuvong and aim to set groundwork for relations with communist governments.
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Ohio region aided Black freedom before slavery debates
A local piece notes how parts of Ohio helped Blacks seek freedom early, highlighting regional routes on the road to emancipation. It references broader historical context and points to further discussion on page 35. Additionally, brief items mention spring gardening, Iona Asher’s page 17 feature, and a new lounge offering lower prices with restricted hours on page 19.
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