NASA balloon telescope crash lands near Andrews
A 2,200 pound telescope from the National Scientific Balloon Facility crashed into power lines in an oil field near Andrews, Texas. Officials tracked it by GPS, ensured no danger to people, and planned to return it to Palestine for repairs and a new launch.
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Andrews
Outer Space
National Scientific Balloon Facility
Palestine
Texas
Ron Moose
Ed Fritsch
Andrews County
Mural Honors Sammy Sosa On Kennedy Expressway Wall
A nation themed mural at the Bigsby and Kruthers building along the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago honors Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa. The tribute highlights his status as a hometown sports figure and aligns with Chicago’s sports past and local pride.
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Bigsby & Kruthers
Kennedy Expressway
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Sammy Sosa
Bonnie battering the Carolinas with 115 mph winds
Hurricane Bonnie swept into North Carolina and South Carolina bringing a deluge and 115 mph winds before slowing to a crawl. It flooded roads crippled power to hundreds of thousands and ripped a roof from a hospital while residents sheltered and waited for relief as the storm lingered over the coast. Authorities warned of 9 to 11 foot tide levels and up to 20 inches of rain with heavy bands continuing into the afternoon.
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Wilmington
N.C
Bonnie
Carolinas
Andrew Tawes
North Carolina
Cape Fear
South Carolina State Line
Jerry Jarrell
National Hurricane Center
Miami
North Carolina-Virginia Line
Richard Moore
Main St. Pier
Daytona Beach
Fla
Charley Departs. Texas Rain Eases Across Region
Tropical Storm Charley has fallen apart and West Texas may have seen the last of heavy rain. The Pecos River near Sheffield and Llaan has dropped, with about one foot of floodwater still washing over banks. River levels are expected to continue declining today while Crockett County records additional 2 to 3 inches of rain and higher water in the river.
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Charley
West Texas
Pecos
Sheffield
Liaan
National Weather Service
George Mathews
Crockett County
Reno re opens probe into Gore fund raising
Attorney General Janet Reno formally re opened an inquiry into Vice President Al Gore's campaign fundraising calls from his office. She will decide within 90 days whether to seek an independent counsel. A memo raised questions if Gore knew funds benefited the DNC or Clinton Gore 1996 campaign.
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Washington
Janet Reno
Gore
Reno
Democratic Party
Clinton
Democratic National Committee
DNC
Clinton aides discuss counterattack to Starr report
Clinton staff weigh sending Congress a separate defense report to counter the independent counsel. Officials say a dissenting report could echo evidence but reach different conclusions. No decision made. Kendall unavailable for comment. Other options include briefings, documents, interviews, or direct statements by the president.
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Washington
Kenneth Starr
Clinton
Congress
Capitol Hill
Monica Lewinsky
David Kendall
Kendall
Starr
Lewinsky
Soda pop vending debate splits local schools
OdessA American reports principals weigh soda pop vending in schools. Sam Houston Elementary Principal Ron Bryan says most teachers want machines out, but at least one Coca-Cola machine may stay under a multi million dollar district deal. Bryan notes location is under school prerogative as snacks remain limited to recess with teacher consent.
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Sam Houston
Ron Bryan
Bryan
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