Scud Attack Kills 25 in Yemen Capital San'a
A Scud missile struck San'a at about 1 a.m. killing 25 people in the Hassaba district near an industrial area. The attack occurred as Yemen's civil war deepens with ongoing fighting and political tensions between North Yemen and the South.
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San‘a
Saddam Hussein
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Hassaba
Mohammed al Attar
Allahu Akbar
God
Khaled
North Yemen
Pentagon denies report US sending troops to Haiti
The White House and Pentagon deny a Los Angeles Times story that 600 heavily armed U.S. troops would be sent to Haiti to purge its military rulers. White House spokesperson Dee Dee Myers calls the report wrong and says the U.S. plans to join a UN led advisory mission after democracy is restored.
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White House
Pentagon
United States
Haiti
Los Angeles Times
U.S
Port-au-Prince
Dee Dee Myers
U.N
Genstar and union see talks as positive amid strike
Genstar and United Steelworkers pressed for better health benefits in four hours of talks with a federal mediator as striking workers kept picketing. Union officials said negotiations remain positive, despite a threat of job losses if the walkout continued, noting no hires or crosses of the picket line. Bernard Parrish stated the company’s ultimatum looks like a scare tactic as skilled workers hold firm. Charlie Diggs reported union committee members presented a new benefits option during the session.
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Genstar Co
Genstar
United Steelworkers
Bernard Parrish
Charlie Diggs
Maryland Lotto Eyes $18 Million Jackpot Rise
Maryland's Lotto rolls to an $18 million prize after 12 drawings with no winner. Middletown resident Doug Zittle bought multiple tickets after nearly hitting five of six numbers, missing by one digit. If won, he plans to fix his mother's house and help the church while the family gains financial security. Lottery officials say this is the third-highest Lotto jackpot since its 10 year run, with tickets on sale until 7:50 pm Wednesday and drawing eight minutes later.
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Lotto
Middletown
Doug Zittle
Mr. Little
Zittle
P.K. Ross
Ross General Store
Myersville
Police raid on Frederick home under investigation
Attorney Richard Bricken is probing actions by Frederick City Police SWAT and Frederick County Sheriff deputies who raided a Biggs Avenue home before 5 am. The search team used a battering ram, two women were harmed and pepper spray used on a dog. no charges filed against the women. An internal inquiry is underway into which officers participated.
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Frederick
Biggs Avenue
Frederick County
Carl Harbaugh
Harbaugh
Frederick City
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Richard Bricken
Bricken
Eclipsed interest as students miss solar show at Windsor Knolls
Eighth graders at Windsor Knolls Middle observed a solar eclipse using pinhole viewers while most students outside the scene showed little interest. Some praised the event and science, others dismissed it as no big deal. Teachers note a broader trend of waning curiosity despite the real world relevance.
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Maryland
Windsor Knolls Middle
Darren Griffith
Trina Hancock
Katie Gary
Frederick County
Windsor Knolls
Bernie Buckley
Singanore High School
Dale Peters
Hood County launches three year science teaching improvement effort
Hood College and Frederick County public schools initiate a three year program funded by an 837,295 grant from the National Science Foundation. Beginning this summer, district teachers will receive science instruction training to bolster elementary level science skills amid retirements turnover and rapid knowledge growth.
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Hood College
Frederick County
National Science Foundation
Dean Wood
Philip Brohawn
Mr. Brohawn
Brahawn
Wood
Paul Hummer
Frederick County Board of Education
County delays MXD rezoning decision for 30 days
Frederick County commissioners voted 4-1 to postpone ruling on John Forstmann’s MXD plan for 458 acres between Md. 85 and New Design Road. Sixty percent of speakers opposed, 12 against and six in favor, amid traffic and school capacity concerns and a segregated public audience. Continuous deliberations followed a March planning commission denial.
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Frederick County
John Forstmann
Bruce Reeder
Sue Ann Yingling
Ron Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
Forstmann
County Planning Commission
MD. 85
New Design Road
Planning Commission
Montgomery County
New Design
Lori Snell
Frederick County weighs impact of Northern Va bypass plan
Frederick County officials voiced concern that a proposed Northern Virginia bypass around Washington could spur development pressures in southern Frederick. They warned the $7 mile highway would increase US 15 traffic feeding the four-lane Virginia side bypass near the Potomac, near a planned Disney park at Haymarket, and tying into I-95 south of D.C. The board urged a quick response to convey views.
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Virginia
Washington
Frederick County
Potomac River
Point of Rocks
Disney Theme Park
Haymarket
James Gugel
Gail Bowerman
Weather outlook for Western Maryland on Thursday
Cloudy and not as cool tonight with lows in the 50s. Sunny and mild on Thursday with highs in the 70s. Western Maryland weather and map on page. Portions at The Frederick News Post are printed each day on 100% recycled paper.
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Frederick News Post
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Kathy Farnsworth
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