U S economy grows at moderate 2.2 percent pace
The Commerce Department reports the first quarter GDP rose 2.2 percent at an annual rate, revised down from 2.3 percent. Inventories fell 18.6 billion, imports rose 22.0 billion, while consumer spending and business investment drove overall growth. profits rose 5.9 percent and housing surged 7.4 percent.
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New charges filed in bomber case
Theo d ore Kaczynski, already charged in four Unabomber attacks, named as defendant in three more 1980s blasts. Indictments unsealed accuse him of mailing a pipe bomb to Vanderbilt in Nashville, another to Dr James McConnell in Ann Arbor, and placing a bomb at CAAMS Inc. in Salt Lake City. He pleads not guilty and awaits Sacramento case outcome.
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MTV delays gay dating show to late night drawing ire
MTV moves an all gay episode of Singled Out from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., provoking criticism from GLAAD. MTV cites content timing while denying outside pressure, with GLAAD accusing backpedaling and a loss of trust among gay viewers.
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Campaign to merge New Castle city and townships grows
New Castle councilman Mark Elisco renewed his push to invite nearby municipalities to join a Greater New Castle Area for regional development. He argues a unified city region would streamline government cut services and reduce property taxes while boosting political and economic clout. he warns the merger would require ballot approval and faces long-term challenges.
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Two rare Siberian tigers killed in Russia
In the Primorsky region of the Russian Far East a mother tiger and her one year-old cub were killed by poachers. ITAR-Tass reported the killings, noting a rise in poaching since the Soviet era controls ended. Earlier this week a rare Amur leopard was shot.
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Park events at Cascade Park upset New Castle custard stand
Gas Benetas of 829 Schenley Ave. told the New Castle City Council that summer events at Cascade Park, with admission fees, deter his regular customers from buying from his 39 year family business. He proposed a temporary front parking area and car delivery to avoid fees. The council will study a solution with a front entrance pull-off and runners.
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