Lunar Eclipse Dazzles Sky Watchers Across Nation
A rare prime time full lunar eclipse drew crowds in multiple states despite clouds. Observers reported a golden orange moon in Washington and a faint blue-tinged glow at McDonald Observatory, with 400 guests at a Richmond moon-watching party.
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Bushes on vacation with White House drug plan on horizon
President Bush begins a three week seaside vacation at Kennebunkport Maine with family and two world leaders visiting later. He plans a televised address September fifth to unveil a national strategy to combat drug abuse while staff weigh tougher policies tied to federal funds and driver license revocation.
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Washington
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Teana Ros- Lehtinen
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Claude Pepper
Marlin Fitzwater
Fitzwater
U.S
America
Cuba
Fidel Castro
William J. Bennett
Wall Street declines on trade deficit tightens markets
Wall Street fell in moderate trading after an unexpectedly sharp narrowing of June U.S. trade deficit. The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 2,679.25 at noon, down 14.04 points, with declines outweighing advances on the NYSE by about 2 to 1 as 833 issues fell, 436 rose, and 549 were unchanged. The day saw a brief rally in stock and bond markets before continuing trends.
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