Countries get richer Earth gets poorer
Washington AP reports that developing nations are wealthier than before while environmental decline accelerates. The 1998 Vital Signs study notes 4 percent global growth, per capita income surpassing $5,000, and rapid gains in Internet and mobile telephony, alongside irreversible forest and river degradation and record high emissions.
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Global trends in Vital Signs 1998 quiz results
World watch Institute data show India as fastest growing economy at 6.6 percent, motorbikes lead transport growth at 17.5 percent, Cambodia tops wireless phone share at 60 percent, and wind power shows the largest capacity rise at 25 percent, with nuclear and hydroelectric smaller gains.
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Five Wind River teens die in high speed police chase
A pickup stolen from a Wind River Reservation convenience store went out of control during a Saturday pursuit by police. Five of the six teens, aged 15 to 17, were killed when the truck, running at 70 mph in a 30 mph zone, failed to negotiate a curve and crashed. one teen survived in critical condition. The incident occurred near Lander, Wyoming, with officers following the running vehicle after it did not stop.
Service marks 10th anniversary of bus tragedy
In Radcliff Kentucky an anniversary ceremony marks ten years since the worst U S highway crash involving alcohol. Twenty four children and three adults died when a drunken driver collided with a school bus returning from a church outing at an amusement park. Victims families and crash survivors organize the Reunion of Hope with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to honor those lost. The event avoids Radcliff and Carrollton, where the crash occurred, choosing a different location.
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Kindergartner Arrested After Bringing Loaded Pistol to School
In Memphis a 5 year old pupil seized a loaded pistol at school to shoot his teacher for punishing him with timeout. The weapon was confiscated by a teacher after another student delivered a bullet. The arrest ticket notes the boy planned to shoot multiple pupils and Ms Foster. Authorities will probe the home situation.
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Four Prisoners Stabbed in Michigan City Mealtime Brawl
Four inmates were stabbed during three separate scuffles at Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. Two prisoners were stable after surgery, one was treated and returned to custody, and another was hospitalized for possible internal bleeding. About 40 inmates were restrained after ignoring guards orders as a warning shot was fired from a guard tower.
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Christian broadcaster warns GOP on family values and votes
Influential Christian broadcaster James Dobson says Republicans must heed pro family and pro life voters who helped elect him. He warns he may campaign outside the GOP if conservative priorities are ignored, despite a recent meeting with House leaders to align on tax, arts funding, and anti abortion measures.
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