OConnor shows calm, humor in first Senate hearing
Supreme Court nominee Sandra Day OConnor endured a day of questioning with courteous senators and offered few decisive views on abortion or other hot issues. She indicated personal opposition to abortion while avoiding detailed legal positions, demonstrated strong preparation, and kept a steady, lawyerly cadence as she navigated questions and described her family.
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Reagan and Begin Chart Peace Path After Talks
President Reagan and Israeli Prime Minister Begin report progress toward a Middle East peace approach built on Camp David. They stressed a common strategy to counter Soviet aggression and signaled potential strategic cooperation, while downplaying the radar sale dispute.
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Haitians in Big Spring face long asylum process amid unrest
Haitians in Big Spring and across Texas face slow appeals in federal asylum hearings after deportation battles. The Haitian Refugee Center claims harassment by the Duvallier regime’s secret police, while INS officials note most Haitians seek work. Five inmates were briefly jailed after a disturbance at the local prison, highlighting rising tensions in detention camps.
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Teacher strikes widen amid school openings across states
At a glance, Philadelphia opened amid 209 teacher arrests and new walkouts in Rhode Island New Jersey and Idaho bringing six states into action. NEA cited fewer than 30 strikes in two weeks vs 80 a year ago, while AF T logged seven.
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British Airways to cut 9000 jobs in nine months
State owned British Airways will shed 9,000 staff by June next year and scrap its cargo fleet. Chief executive Roy Watts warned of possible further action if voluntary exits lag. Last year the airline posted a loss around $254 million as it plans 5 percent winter service reductions and 16 international route suspensions.
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Weather outlook: warm, partly cloudy across Texas
The National Weather Service reports a warming trend with low 90s in Odessa on Friday, partly cloudy skies, and scattered showers in Southwest and South Texas. Temperatures today will reach upper 80s with winds 10 to 15 mph. Overall, highs span mid 70s to low 90s across regions, with mild nights in the 60s.
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