Power supply crunch tests U S energy reliability
In Focus energy notes a New Hampshire nuclear plant downturn and a heat driven demand spike across New England. Federal officials blame aging transmission lines and uncertain deregulation for tighter supplies as Congress weighs reliability measures and a new overseeing body.
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Power grid strains across regions amid heat wave
The North American Electric Reliability Council warns of ongoing summer risks as California faced stage II power alerts and rolling blackouts during peak heat. New England conservation advisories followed a temporary nuclear outage, while Midwest capacity and a growing competitive market add strain, with officials forecasting possible future reserve use.
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Seabrook
Tanes
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Energy Department
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Barak strains grow as Palestinians press for total land deal
Washington reports mounting political pressure on Prime Minister Ehud Barak as two coalition partners quit over concessions on West Bank land and Jerusalem. Meanwhile Yasser Arafat warns that partial land ceding won't bring peace, seeking broad Palestinian gains in the looming Clinton‑mediated summit. In Denver, Episcopal Church leaders weigh merging with Evangelical Lutheran Church, hoping to sign on to shared sacraments and missions, while Colorado debates displaying In God We Trust in schools amid disputes over religious symbols and Ten Commandments postings.
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Gaza
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Denver
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Colorado
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Swarthout
U.S. Supreme Court
Elian's father hailed by Castro after award
Fidel Castro honored Juan Miguel Gonzalez for resisting bribes during the Elian custody dispute, comparing him to national hero Cesar Pedes and praising his conduct as samely glorious. The ceremony aired as Gonzalez faced exile opponents offering $2 million to stay in the United States with Elian.
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Cuba
Fidel Castro
Juan Miguel Gonzalez
Miami
Castro
United States
Elian
Gonzalez
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Cespedes
Pennsylvania rape average prompts confidential help line
A state figure shows eight women raped daily in Pennsylvania, equating to one every three hours, with a confidential help line at 652-9036 for those seeking aid or information.
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Pennsylvania
Violence in Northern Ireland Flares Amid Orange Order March
In Belfast helicopters searched for trouble as British troops patrolled streets for the first time in a year. Protestants clash with Catholics over a banned Orange Order march, with security forces saying 61 riots were contained in the past 24 hours, more than all of 1999.
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