Kuwait gunman kills American in Kuwait near Camp Doha
An armed assailant fired on an SUV carrying two American contractors near Camp Doha. Michael Rene Pouliot, 46, of San Diego, was killed. the other American was shot and undergoing surgery with serious but non fatal injuries. The attack was labeled a terrorist act by the U S embassy, with no group claiming responsibility. Kuwait condemned the act and pledged cooperation with U S investigators.
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Iraq
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San Diego
Tapestry Solutions
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White House
Ari Fleischer
Richard Jones
Al-Razi Hospital
Sheik Sabah al Ahmed al Sabah
Colin Powell
Baghdad
U.N
Hans Blix
Europe
Blix
Mohamed E)baradei
U.N. Security Council
United States
Allen's life marked by service to agriculture and schools
Kevin Allen said his father entered the Legislature to help others and improve the world. Friends recall his decisive nature and leadership in Rotary, USC 290 school board, American Legion baseball, and Boy Scouts. Ottawa officials note his lobbying for companies and strong community presence. funeral set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Ottawa University Chapel.
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Wint Winter
Ottawa
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Winter
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USC 290
American Legion
Laura Wolf
Lwolf
Ottawaherald.com
Avalanche Kills Seven Skier Group Near Revelstoke
In British Columbia fog hampered investigators at the remote Durrand Glacier area in the Selkirk range where an avalanche killed seven backcountry skiers, including three Americans. One skier was hospitalized. 13 others escaped serious injury. RCMP said two American victims were from California and one from Colorado, identities withheld.
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California
Colorado
Filings Filings for Local Positions This Morning
Sandy Griffin Mary Ann Parkin and Rick Erixson filed Nancy Reed for Position 1 Neil Baker for Position 2 Randall Hermreck for Position 3 Central Heights saw a run of last minute filings Glenn Johnston will run against Edward Quelette for Position 3 Eugene Shaefer versus Barbara Short for Position 1 Charlie Hirt vs Doyle Sobba for Position 2 Scott Turley to oppose Don Hobbs for at large Position 7
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Sandy Griffin
Mary Ann Parkin
Rick Erixson
Nancy Reed
Neil Baker
Randall Hermreck
Central Heights
Glenn Johnston
Edward Quelette
Eugene Shaefer
Barbara Short
Charlie Hirt
Doyle Sobba
Scott Turley
Don Hobbs
Dinner fund-raiser supports Compeer program volunteers
The Compeer program, with 64 people or 32 matches, seeks volunteers as 17 friends wait. An average cost per volunteer was 1240 dollars in 1997, funded by United Way and Franklin County Mental Health Center, with dinner and auction covering more. Meals by Jan's Stained Glass and Cappuccino offer orange glazed cornish game hen or pork chop. silent auction includes a Taos NM vacation valued at 1200 dollars, plus portrait, Chiefs tickets, and spa package. 150 invitations were mailed. advance registration by Jan 31. Call (785) 418-5918 or 242-3780 for details.
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United Way
Franklin County Mental Health Center
Jan
Taos
New Mexico
Vickie Moss
Vmoss
Ottawaherald.com
Iraq and North Korea in global briefings
Reports from Baghdad Seol and Caracas summarize U N inspections on Iraq's disarmament steps and North Korea's stance amid South Korea talks. Clashes in Venezuela threaten Carter mediation as Bush prepares a State of the Union addressing war plans and domestic aims.
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Iraq
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Ari Fleischer
News briefs from Worldscope page eight
A compact digest highlights North Korea year end notes, Bill Frist and Steve Case figures, and George Ryan cross references. The sports section mentions the New York Giants and George Foreman with brief notes tying to Mel Gibson Bee Gees and Anna Nicole Smith in the context of the page.
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Bill Frist
Steve Case
Rcin Newsname
George Ryan
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George Foreman
Mel Gibson
Bee Gees
Anna Nicole Smith
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