Netanyahu weighs land issues as talks with U S continue
In New York Netanyahu says he is studying new ideas on how much West Bank land to offer. rejects 13 percent concession to the Palestinian Authority while reaffirming forces withdrawal from southern Lebanon and promising calm in Gaza after deadly clashes. He meets Annan and travels to address synagogues and TV programs before Washington return.
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Pageant error ends four minute reign at Canton festival
In Canton Ohio the Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival pageant crowned the wrong contestant and briefly crowned a queen before officials stopped the ceremony and removed the crown. John R Werren described the moment as an awkward misstep as the error was corrected.
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Wrong queen crowned at Massillon festival pageant
Amy Grubbs and Amy Killian were mistaken for the winner Thursday night as Grubbs was crowned queen. An organizer noted the excitement, and the queen will appear at festival events from July 24 to August 2 and escort the 1998 Hall of Fame inductees on July 31 and August 1.
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Sprinkler failure causes burns in Scottsdale apartment
A Omega brand sprinkler failed to activate as flames swept a Scottsdale apartment, injuring a woman with first degree burns on hands and nose. The fire caused 250000 in damage. six other Omegas in the building activated. Central Spin Co. declined immediate comment as regulators seek a recall amid multiple reported failures.
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Bones dealer sentenced to 90 days
New York AP report states William Stevens owner of Evolution Natural History was sentenced to 90 days for illegal trafficking in wildlife parts. He pleaded guilty to two felony counts and two misdemeanors for selling wildlife remains including bald eagle skulls and elephant foot parts. He also admitted to trafficking in skulls from Seminole and Peoria Indian graves. Federal prosecutors said the store traded in endangered wildlife remains and Indian graveyard remains. Stevens faces up to prison time and fines at sentencing next week.
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Florida Eminent Domain Costs Stir Florida Water Plan
Florida faces high land purchase costs as the state weighs using state condemnation powers to acquire farmland and marshes for Everglades restoration. Gov. Lawton Chiles will decide whether the Florida Water Management District must follow state vs federal condemnation rules, affecting about 743 to 830 acres with costs potentially rising 10 to 30 percent above an estimated 34.5 million price.
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