Abortion bill nears signature in Congress
The House passed a partial birth abortion ban 282 to 139, moving the measure toward President Bush who urged swift final passage. Supporters call it morally imperative and constitutional, while opponents vow court challenges. Senate differences must be resolved before final signing.
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Odessa cleans up after storm at Economy Finance Co
Storm damage leaves Economy Finance Co with power out and computers down as five employees wait for electricity to return. Roof debris and torn lines create hazards in the Odessa business district while major cleanup efforts begin across the city including Salvation Army and apartment complex pools.
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TXU Officials Exceed Restoration Goals In Odessa
TXU Energy spokesman Ray Granado said Oncor crews worked through the night to restore power after a storm. By 8 45 pm Wednesday about 9 percent of the 18000 to 20000 homes and businesses without power had electricity restored with work continuing to 1 am today. Local crews drew help from Wichita Falls Mineral Wells Brownwood and Dallas to replace broken poles and repair lines.
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Residents report outages amid wiring delays and power loss
Still unplugged? About 200 customers reported lost service as TM Energy and Wires delay restoration. Tiffany Nels of Southwestern Bell notes shared poles with TXU and prioritizes electrical service. She estimates 18 000 to 20 000 buildings affected and 60 families displaced, with power restoration ongoing.
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Sosa Corked Bat Sheds Light on Baseball Cheating
The Corked bat episode spotlights baseballs cheating culture with Sosa at the center. The sport’s history includes corked bats and various ways to gain unfair edges. Players and managers have engaged in signaling theft and manipulating balls, revealing a broader pattern of illicit tactics.
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Baseball’s thorny tale of cheating and fame
The passage argues baseball has long tolerated cheating, citing a book title It Ain't Cheatin If You Don't Get Caught. It notes Sammy Sosa may have erred with a corked bat on a Tuesday night, marking a shift toward a tainted era in his career.
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Bat corking debate questions impact on distance
A batter’s disgrace involves corking a bat to gain swing speed, but researchers find little effect on how far the ball travels. Increased bat speed rarely offsets loss of power, often yielding an equal or shorter hit. Dan DeLorenzo AP.
No cork found in Sosa’s 76 bats after game incident
Sammy Sosa’s 76 confiscated bats showed no cork on X rays taken after he was ejected for using an illegal bat. The bats were seized from the Cubs locker room during the game versus the Devil Rays, after a corked bat shattered on a groundout in the first inning of the Cubs’ 3-2 win.
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