Cunningham apologizes after obscene gesture to constituent
Rep. Randy Duke Cunningham apologized to about 100 people at the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute for an obscene hand gesture and for describing a rectal cancer treatment as “not normal” in reference to Barney Frank. The congressman, a cancer survivor, said he was out of line and offered regrets for the incident.
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Egypt halts highway work near pyramids for UNESCO review
Egypt again stopped construction on a highway near the Great Pyramids at Giza awaiting international input. Prime Minister Kamal el Ganzoury said UNESCO experts would be invited to advise on the road's alignment. The halt follows a 1994 suspension and a 1995 pledge to reroute.
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Search Narrows To Seven Minute Dives For Black Box
Divers will search depths of about seven minutes at a time with visibility near ten feet while experts pursue a second cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder found among wreckage. The USS Grapple heads from Philadelphia with gear to lift 300 tons and 30 divers to reach 190 feet. Families of victims endure a painful week as memorials are planned in New York Geneva and Zurich.
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Faith Ford Returns With Maggie Winters on TV
Faith Ford, fresh from a decade of sit com work, stars in Maggie Winters portraying a woman moving back home to live with her mother after leaving an unfaithful husband. Ford emphasizes moving forward and maintaining her beloved craft.
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Clinton and impeachment talk move through Congress
Senators Moynihan and Lott debated impeachment timing and the Senate’s likely vote while Starr’s report looms. Moynihan urged a mid September submission to advance proceedings. Lott warned impeachment takes months. Polls show GOP support for resignation, while Democrats separate Clinton’s personal matters from policy.
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Labor unions face decline amid tech growth and politics
AFL-CIO unions recruited 400000 new members but lost at least as many, dropping labor’s share to 14.1 percent. Growth areas and outsourcing hurt appeal while public sector membership remains stronger. Yet organizing wins occur, such as IAM’s 18000 United Airlines hires and Bell Atlantic contract gains. Labor emphasizes voter education and mobilization, with Prop 226 defeated and plans for 300 congressional district political coordinators.
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Congo Leader Arrives in Zimbabwe for Talks With Mugabe
Congo President Laurent Kabila lands in Victoria Falls for a regional Congo war peace summit convened by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Kabila says cease fire only if Rwanda and Uganda pull out. Museveni Bizimungu and regional leaders attend. rebels to join talks. violence endgame hinges on troop withdrawals.
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What Started Navajo Blanket Making
A reader's trivia and quotes on Navajo blankets trace origins to Spaniards bringing sheep, with the Navajo adopting wool weaving. The piece blends miscellaneous observations on history, behavior, and trivia from L. M. Boyd, noting odds and social quirks across topics.
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Address notice for Odessa American postal changes
The Odessa American announces address changes for readers and requests notification of changes to the newspaper. It lists the office at 222 East Fourth Street Odessa Texas and the postal box for mail center operations and asks readers to send updates to PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760-2952.
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Readers' Guide 0A0CA Out-of-Town Contact
Out-of-town readers are directed to 800-375-4661 for assistance and the email and web contact listed as well as the official 0A0CA site. This notice outlines how to reach support services and access resources when traveling.
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