Syria and Israel trade demands in stalled peace talks
Syria seeks U S assurances as Edward Direan meets officials in Washington while Israel says more time is needed to prepare for negotiations. Palestinian negotiators boycott sessions citing Israel’s absence, as co sponsors and delegates debate technical talks before Monday.
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Bush Poised to Name Sununu Replacement Amid Uncertainty
Bush moves quickly toward naming a new White House chief of staff after Sununu's resignation, with Skinner the leading choice though officials hedge bets. Other candidates include Cheney and Malek as administration officials shape a stable team amid recent policy blunders.
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City officials clash over FOP representation in police ranks
The debate centers on excluding lieutenants captains and majors from the FOP. Seven lieutenants are FOP members, with Maj. Richard J. Ashton not covered. Capt. Pierce Stine Jr. does not belong to the FOP but would be represented if included. FOP opposes the change while aldermen weigh next steps amid mixed views from officials and residents.
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Anderson reunites with daughter after Beirut hostage ordeal
AP photo editor Doc Mell recounts telephone chat with Terry Anderson after his Damascus exit. Mell says Anderson joked about escaping and vows to tell the story. Anderson appeared on a hospital balcony with fellow freed hostages Lee Cicippio and Alain Steen, noting he was the longest-held captive among the Americans freed this week.
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Plan to film on All Saints Street faces community push
Mr Gordon recalls growing up near All Saints Street as Mr Offutt seeks permission to shoot there in the mid 1970s. Mr Lee, a West All Gennie Street resident, notes vague plans. Offutt says opposition could force a location change, stressing the community may lose by not agreeing.
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Redistricting plan advances from Maryland panel
The governor's plan will be sent to the General Assembly by January 8 under state law. Legislators clash over changes as population shifts create a new black majority district along Liberty Road west of Baltimore. The city loses one district but will control four of six shared with Baltimore County while incumbents face off in new Senate and House maps.
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Frederick County community leader remembered for service and justice
Friends recall Ted Stephens as a man of values who built a Little League, supported civil rights, and helped community programs in Frederick. He spoke of the march on Washington as freeing and inclusive. Married to Mellissa Toliver Stephens for nearly 45 years, he left behind son Gregory Stephens, and he belonged to Asbury United Methodist Church and Kappa Alpha Psi.
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