Heat wave roasts South and Plains with deadly toll
A severe heat wave rages across the South and Plains causing at least 12 deaths in Texas and potential heat related fatalities in Louisiana. Alabama reports 101 degree spikes with Tuscaloosa hitting a record 14 straight days over 100. Hot conditions threaten water resources and crops. all 67 Alabama counties declared federal disaster areas.
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Camp David peace summit goes overtime amid stalled talks
President Clinton delaying departure for Japan by a day to push Mideast negotiators toward a peace accord at Camp David. Stakeholders express pessimism as talks extend into the night, with Jerusalem’s status and borders dominating the dispute and Parrliamentary shifts complicating Barak’s position. Palestinian and Israeli negotiators hold firm on core demands while the White House regrets the delay and Tokyo signals understanding.
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Midwest fuels drop. Indiana leads with low gas prices
Indiana reports the nation’s lowest gas prices with regular unleaded near 1.27 a gallon at an Indianapolis station. AAA notes Great Lakes drop of 30.3 cents since June. Midwest supply relief followed pipeline fixes. The national average sits at 1.58 while West Coast remains highest at 1.76.
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Muti declines New York Philharmonic music directorship
Riccardo Muti, 58, will not succeed Kurt Masur as music director of the New York Philharmonic. He cited commitments to La Scala and other engagements, prompting the orchestra to restart its search as Masur’s contract nears expiration in 2002. Paul Guenther declined to explain why talks ended.
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Woman accused of gluing boyfriend in a sticky ordeal
A 16 year old girl is charged with simple assault after allegedly using Super Glue to attach her 21 year old boyfriend's penis to his abdomen during a consensual encounter at their home in CAMP HILL Pennsylvania. The man required hospital care and remains in pain. Authorities say the victim and suspect were involved in a relationship with parental consent. The couple has since split.
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