North vows appeal after Iran Contras conviction vote
Oliver North, once hailed as a true American hero, was found guilty on three counts including destruction of official documents and accepting an illegal gift. He faces up to 10 years in prison and awaits sentencing while appealing. The trial spotlighted Reagan era actions and potential Bush involvement.
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States short on road funds due to federal formula
Washington Pa says the FHWA funding formula ignores heavy truck impact, leaving Pennsylvania short of highway repair money. Jerusalem urges new distribution rules and supports Heinz bill to fund bridge repairs via state and local leadership. Sasser notes state efforts to fill gaps with taxes and debt while federal spending drops.
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Atlantis mission launches Magellan probe to Venus
The Atlantis crew completed a smooth launch from Kennedy Space Center deploying the Magellan Venus probe six hours after launch. Commander David Walker and crew plan routine tests over Hawaii before returning Monday. Magellan will travel 806 million miles around the sun before reaching orbit, with a $530 million spacecraft and a $45 million booster.
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Ridge flexible on issues as he leads on thrift bailout pace
Rep. Tom Ridge of Erie stands out in a slow start Congress by shaping major debates. He pushes to weaken thrift bailout capital rules by counting supervisory goodwill toward the 3 percent requirement, arguing it helps marginal thrifts while remaining open to bipartisan cooperation and practical solutions. Ridge travels home weekly to Erie and is seen as a pragmatic ally within Pennsylvania politics.
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Final lottery winner turns up in Harrisburg claim
A retired tugboat captain Henry Ronneberg claimed the 14th and final Super 7 ticket from the $115.6 million Pennsylvania Lottery jackpot. He will share nearly $8.3 million with family and plans to visit his Norwegian-born mother. Lottery officials continue ticket validation with payments possible next week.
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