Israel vows to pursue peace after hikers slain
Israel cabinet ministers pledged not to derail the peace process after two hikers were killed in the West Bank. An Islamic extremist group claimed responsibility, with a fax stating the attack was to avenge Palestinians killed near Al Aqsa mosque. The killers remain at large.
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Israel
PLO
Amman
Jordan
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Palestine
Occupied Territories
Al-Aqsa
Gas prices rise after new federal tax hits pumps
In Los Angeles the Lundberg Survey shows regular unleaded at 1.11 per gallon and other grades higher at self service pumps. Full service prices run 1.47 for regular unleaded, 1.55 for mid grade, 1.62 for premium, and 1.40 for regular leaded, with the 43 cent federal tax blamed for the jump.
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Los Angeles
Lundberg
Trilby Lundberg
Air Force discharges four airmen amid cross burning case
Four airmen accused of burning a cross and uttering racial slurs were discharged from the Air Force after Col Thomas O Fleming Jr ordered the action. Formal proceedings began last week but charges were dropped. A fifth man was also discharged and may seek a review by Oct 20 due to over six years of service.
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Bus Plunges From Bihar Bridge Killing 45 in Patna
A private passenger bus fell from a bridge over the Ganges near Patna killing 45 and wounding 20. The driver reportedly lost control as the bus crossed the railing and plunged into a dry riverbed. Police rushed to the scene to rescue survivors.
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India
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United News of India
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Bihar
Body glue may replace stitches in surgery
Marietta Georgia reports that researchers say natural adhesives made from blood proteins could replace stitches. Freeze dried body glue vials are already sold in Europe and studies show grafts and wounds seal better, reduce scarring, and speed healing.
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Marietta
Europe
Nelson chose guitar over cotton for a better life
Country star Wille Nelson recalls leaving cotton picking behind to pursue music in Texas. He says seeing luxury Cadillacs on the highway inspired him to keep working on his guitar, believing he preferred being a guitar player to a cotton picker. Spin magazine notes his pre stardom days and drive to succeed.
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U S officials discuss Haiti role and troop safety
Secretary Warren Christopher and Defense Secretary Les Aspin spoke of a limited noncombat mission in Haiti. US troops would aid reconstruction and training while safeguarding themselves. Pentagon State Department splits cited. An amphibious ship, USS Harlan County, offshore to support rescue if attacked.
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ABC
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Serbs halt aid convoy to Bosnian towns
In Maglaj and Tesanj, Serb forces blocked a 24 truck convoy carrying 250 tons of food and medicine. UN officials say about 150,000 civilians remain pinned down as relief teams await Serb approval to reroute the delivery, which returned to Banja Luka after failing to gain clearance.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Ray Wilkinson
Banja Luka
Shuttle readies longest space flight yet from Cape Canaveral
Launch aboard Columbia targets a two week research mission with seven astronauts and forty eight rats. The crew will perform medical tests and blood draws to study long duration effects, while exceeding the prior shuttle record by about five hours.
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Columbia
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Russia
Salzman
Mir
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UN mission expands Haiti presence amid Aristide return
The UN plan envisions 1600 personnel including engineers and police trainers with 700 troops by Oct. 30 as Aristide, Haiti's popular but contested president, eyes a return under a UN peace accord. Some Haitians fear military intervention despite civilian leadership, while armed groups threaten supporters and a debate arises over weapon use and mission constraints.
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Haiti
Aristide
Harlan County
Underground flood swells in Mason County Illinois
In Havana Illinois Julie Reed fights an unseen flood from Sankers Aquifer as basements flood and water pumps run daily. With the ground soaked from heavy rains the aquifer remains swollen and threatens pipes and farms as roads close and sandbags line homes.
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Midwest
Julie Reed
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Mason County
Peoria
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