Higher coffee prices loom after Latin rain and strikes
Coffee futures surged as Latin American rainfall and a Colombia strike threaten supply, prompting expected price hikes in stores and cafes. Folgers raised its price 15 cents to 2.41 for 13 ounces, with more increases likely. Starbucks vowed no immediate raise but will re-evaluate if futures stay high. Coffee drinkers weigh削 tightening budgets and potential shifts in consumption across the United States.
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Miami
Tulsa
Okla
Colin Tucker
Tucker
Healthy boy born to Jackson and wife
OS ANGELES AP Its a boy for Michael B ill Jackson A healthy baby was born about 1 a m today to Jackson and his wife Debbie Rowe Jackson at Cedars Sinai Medical Center A hospital source said the birth was natural and without complications The couple planned to leave midmorning with no immediate word on the name or weight Media outside the hospital faced guards as fans expressed support for Jackson
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New York Post
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Discovery captures Hubble Telescope for repairs in space
Houston AP reports astronaut Steven Hawley guided the 43 foot telescope into Discovery’s cargo bay on its 31st orbit, then lowered it for four days of component swaps to boost performance. Commander Kenneth Bowersox commented on Hawley’s hands on feat as repairs begin. The mission found intact solar panels. one parabolic dish had a small edge hole likely from orbital debris.
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Single by age: women outpace men for Valentine chances
Census Bureau data show for unmarried women under 35 the ratio is about 118 men for every 100 women, favoring women. Nevada leads in marriages at 96.3 per 1000, while its divorce rate is high at 9 per 1000, with 1.2 million couples divorcing nationwide in 1994.
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Census Bureau
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Nevada
Bob Miller
Richard Urey
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