Opal aftermath frays nerves at Florida beach homes
Residents of Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach struggle for access to their ruined homes after Hurricane Opal. About 1,000 people queued for eight hour permits to inspect properties as officials cited collapsed roads sewer and power. Gov. Chiles stressed safety while residents urged faster access to salvage keepsakes and photos.
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Israel moves toward honoring new accord
Israel plans to free 1,200 Palestinian prisoners in coming days to honor a key PLO accord while Hamas signals tentative support to stop attacks from PLO areas. A four man delegation heads to Sudan seeking Hamas approval. The White House pact envisions West Bank autonomy, 12,000 Palestinian police, and elections by spring.
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Fighting continues in Bosnia with 60 day cease fire in reach
In Bosnia Croatian troops backed Bosnian government forces against a Serb advance in the northwest as a 60 day truce nears. U S officials reported Franjo Tudjman pledged to halt fighting when the truce takes effect possibly next Tuesday. 3500 Croatians were in Bosnia or on the border providing artillery support as Bosnian forces halted the Serb push west of Bosanska Krupa. Serbs still sought to recapture Kljac 85 miles northwest of Sarajevo amid ongoing clashes ahead of the deadline.
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Drought Unable To Spoil New England Fall Foliage
Despite a summer drought the New England leaves show vivid reds and yellows. Leaf watchers or leaf peepers flock to spots like Walden Pond Concord and Henry David Thoreau historic grounds as Color returns with bright display. Ruby Twedell, 91, traveled from Medford Oregon to witness the vibrant season.
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Turnpike goes hands free as Perry speeds past tolls
Brett Perry 29 shaves 10 minutes each way on a 90 mile daily Kansas Turnpike commute after state launches K TAG electronic toll collection. He notes saving time in El Dorado to Wichita. In Spotsylvania Virginia a mother, Denise Lawrence, 24, is arrested for failure to return rented videos and a game, facing up to a year jail and 2500 dollar fine.
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Spotsylvania
Denise Lawrence
Fourth shuttle launch delayed by computer failure
CAPE CANAVERAL Fia AP. A last minute computer fault forced NASA to cancel Columbia's launch, marking the fourth delay in just over a week. One of two computers needed to process commands for the solid fuel boosters and fuel tank failed. Countdown paused at 20 minutes while a repair plan was readied. Engineers recommended scrubbing the launch. NASA test director John Guidi expressed effort and optimism for another try.
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Graf Questioned Eight Hours Over Tax Problems
Steffi Graf was grilled for eight hours about tax issues by state prosecutors who have no plans to arrest her. The questioning followed the August arrest of her father and manager Peter Graf for failing to report about 35.2 million in her earnings. Prosecutor Peter Wechsing expects the inquiry to continue at least through year end.
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Modest vitamin A doses tied to birth defects study
Boston University researchers report that daily vitamin A above 5 000 to 10 000 international units during early pregnancy may raise birth defect risks. The NEJM study of nearly 23 000 pregnancies found about five or six affected, urging checking labels for 5 000 IU or less.
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Boston University
New England Journal of Medicine
Richard Johnson
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
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