Congress weighs Elian Gonzalez citizenship bill in election year
In Washington elian Gonzalez's future dominates debate as versions of a bill to grant him U.S. citizenship surface in both chambers. Senate leader Trent Lott says action could come soon while grandmothers press lawmakers for return to Cuba and the White House weighs whether to sign or veto if passed.
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States sue Publishers Clearing House over deceptive prize offers
Pennsylvania and 15 other states sue Publishers Clearing House of Port Washington New York for alleged deceptive promotions aimed at elderly customers. The Commonwealth Court filing seeks restitution, injunctive relief, civil penalties and costs. The company said the lawsuits are disappointing while noting a recent industry settlement proposal.
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Firefighters rescue 840-pound woman with crane lift
In Philadelphia's Germantown a woman in her 50s weighing 840 pounds was hoisted from a second floor via a truck ladder rigged as a crane after a fall. Paramedics sent her to Albert Einstein Medical Center in fair condition. Fire crews used a mattress, door, nylon harness and pulleys to lower her safely to the ground over a two hour operation.
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Money manager pleads guilty in largest state municipal fraud case
John Gardner Black, 55, of Warrior’s Mark, admitted 26 fraud counts in Pittsburgh court, confessing to hiding 61.3 million in losses from investing PA school districts in risky mortgage backed securities. He faced up to 130 years and 14.8 million in fines. Districts like Ellwood City faced long term debt, delayed projects, and higher taxes.
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Surgeon General Unveils 10 Year Health Plan for America
Surgeon General David Satcher outlines Healthy People 2010 a decade plan to boost daily exercise to 30 minutes for 30 percent of Americans cut smoking reduce drug use and promote safer sexual behavior. The plan also targets depression homicide prevention vaccine uptake obesity and access to health insurance as part of a broad community centered health strategy.
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Thai forces free hostages at Ratchaburi hospital
Thai police and army troops raided Ratchaburi Provincial Hospital at dawn killing 10 Myanmar insurgents from God’s Army. Civilians were rescued with five police injured. attackers were all killed, and bodies laid out for media outside the hospital.
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Israeli Soldier Killed in Guerilla Attack in Lebanon
A Israeli soldier was killed in a guerilla attack in southern Lebanon near Marjayoun marking the first Israeli fatality there this year and the first since peace talks with Syria resumed. The incident prompts renewed calls for withdrawal from the 1985-defined security zone as Barak pledges pullout by July amid U.S. brokered talks.
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Pitt students visit Cuba to learn about country
More than 600 American college students aboard a cruise ship pulled into Havana to study the island nation amid decades of U.S. sanctions. It’s the Semester at Sea program’s second year including Havana on its global voyage visiting Brazil, South Africa, India, Vietnam and Japan. Students will spend time with Cuban peers to share ideas and learn about each other, said Les McCabe.
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