Rebels clash in Georgia as leader’s backers face off
MOSCOW AP reports heavy fighting between rebels and supporters of Georgian leader Zviad Gamsakhurdia. On day two of clashes, at least 18 people are killed. The opposition demands the president resigns while he reportedly offers to share power.
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Georgia
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Commonwealth
BBC
Tbilisi
Gamsakhurdia
British Broadcasting Corp
Mirab Kyvitashivili
Sfnerale
Commonwealth of Independent States
Morning drizzle caps area roads with crashes
Early drizzle froze on bridges and roadways as police logged fender-benders on Stoulemyer Road Boyer's Mill Road U S 40 and Md 75 near Monrovia. A 12 car pile up on I 270 near the Frederick Montgomery line prompted an investigation while a South Mountain backup on I 70 delayed motorists.
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Salvation Army collects record gifts for Frederick area
Volunteers at the Adult Recreation Center prepare for a gift basket giveaway. More than 730 baskets, a Frederick Salvation Army record, were provided to needy families. About 1,500 toys were collected and given to children. Christmas chairman Helen Swanson cites the slumping economy as driving demand.
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Frederick
Body of Higgins Identified By U N And U S Officials
U N and U S officials confirm the body found dumped along a highway is American hostage Lt. Col William R. Higgins. Higgins, a U N observer, was abducted Feb 17, 1988. The case ties to hostage negotiations led by Picco, with two Germans still held.
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William R. Higgins
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Beirut
Ankar
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Sheik Abdul-Karim Abeia
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Lebanon
William
Danville
Picco
Bush vows to turn around economy in election year
President Bush acknowledged the economy remains extraordinarily difficult and pledged action to turn it around in the 1992 election year. He said foes should not misread poll setbacks, as he plans to take his case to Americans. He welcomed the Fed rate cut to 3.5 percent and discussed budget talks and health care reform.
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CSPAN
Brian Lamb
David Frost
Commonwealth of Independent States
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Federal Reserve
Belief in Santa Shines Through Read Letters from Children
A chaotic mix of child letters to Santa reveals ongoing faith in Santa Claus despite skeptic doubts. Names like Kristen Waters, Carissa Davidson, Ambar Burdette, and Aaron Bowen appear amid requests for gifts, reindeer, and a warm word for Mrs. Claus.
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Santa Claus
Kristen Waters
Kristen
Santa
Mrs. Claus
Kristos
Robert
Carissa Davidson
Ambar Burdette
Krist Hundiey
Audra
Aaron Bowen
Randeer
Aaron
Weather shifts to sun after midnight with cool highs
Maryland forecast calls for rain around midnight with lows in the mid 30s. Tuesday starts cloudy but clears to mostly sunny by afternoon with highs near 46. Weather and map on Page A-2.
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