Hundreds march to urge South Carolina flag removal
More than 600 protesters started a five day 120 mile walk from Charleston to Columbia to press lawmakers to move the Confederate flag from the Statehouse dome. Leaders include Charleston Mayor Joseph Riley Jr and author Pat Conroy. While flag defenders cite heritage, organizers say the flag is a racist emblem and demand its removal or relocation.
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Controversial Flag Symbol in Civil War History
The Confederate naval jack and the 1863 battle flag of the Army of Tennessee stir pride and anger as historic emblems of the Confederacy. The flag features 13 stars and has been a contentious symbol in debates over heritage and memory.
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Daley Hospitalized After Chest Pain Tests Continue
Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, 57, remained hospitalized at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after chest pain. Doctors reported his blood pressure stabilized and said tests would check for blocked arteries and the illness cause, with a stay likely through Monday. Daley has a family history of hypertension. his father died of a heart attack in 1976.
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Actors unions extend commercial contract amid talks
Two actors unions the Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA extend temporarily their contract with advertisers associations after the old pact expired Friday. Members are advised to keep auditioning and accepting work as talks with ANA and Four agencies resume April 10.
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Smoke Forces Evacuation Of Alaska Airlines Flight 660
An Alaska Airlines MD-80 at Seattle Tacoma Airport evacuated after cockpit smoke. An emergency slide deployed rearward, but passengers exited from the front while the jet remained at the gate. Twelve crew and 124 passengers were aboard. two passengers and one crew member treated for respiratory issues. Smoke traced to an overheated air conditioning unit. cause undetermined.
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