U S explores Israeli plan to hit Iraqi missile sites
The Bush administration weighs a joint operation with Israel to neutralize Iraqi missiles. Israel would supply intelligence and disarmament guidance for a wartime strike in western Iraq, aiming to reduce the risk of missile attacks as talks occur in Washington.
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US urges North Korea to end nuclear program
U S envoy pressed North Korea to dismantle its nuclear weapons program in Seoul urging no easy way out for the recalcitrant regime. Washington to lead a global campaign for maximum international pressure to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
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Sniper may have struck again near Virginia steakhouse
In Ashland Virginia a 37 year old man was shot in the abdomen near a Ponderosa parking lot while walking to his car with his wife around 8 pm on a Saturday night. Authorities linked the incident to the Washington area sniper who has killed nine people and were investigating if it marked a weekend strike. He arrived conscious at MCY Hospital in Richmond for treatment.
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Hanover deputy at scene after Ashland shooting ties to DC sniper
A Hanover County deputy stood outside a Ponderosa in Ashland after a 37 year old man was shot and wounded in the parking lot Saturday night. The case was being investigated as part of the connection to a string of sniper attacks in the Washington DC area.
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Teacher Certification Surges Amid Looming Shortage
The SEEC reports 16 601 teachers certified in 2002 during the first week of October, up from 14 348 the previous year, a 16 percent rise. Local officials warn the increase likely won t avert the state wide teacher shortage, with the Texas Education Agency facing a possible shortfall.
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Unclaimed Property Totals Highlight Odessa Residents
More than 500 Odessans have unclaimed property in the states hands, totaling over 950 million dollars this year. Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander publishes a list in Texas newspapers with names of people or businesses holding ten cents or more in unclaimed property. Heredia noted uncertainty about the list and planned to follow official directions.
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United Way drive near halfway to 2.1 million goal
Odessa campaign progress shows about 43 percent of the goal with three weeks left. United Way of Odessa executive director Mike Rush notes it is typical to approach half the target at this stage as many companies have donated aside for future spending.
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