Netanyahu Wins Narrow Victory In Israel Election
Benjamin Netanyahu prayed at the Western Wall after a razor thin 0.9 point win over incumbent Shimon Peres. Final tallies: 1,501,023 for Netanyahu and 1,471,566 for Peres as messages of congratulations flowed in from the United States and allied states. Netanyahu signaled continued peace talks to Palestinians amid religious voter support.
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White House hints at Iraqi oil sales under sanctions
The White House signaled plans to let U.S. companies buy Iraqi oil under strict U.N. controls for the first time since the Gulf War. The accord allows Iraq to sell 2 billion dollars of oil over 180 days to finance supplies, with safeguards to prevent Saddam Hussein from skimming funds for weapons.
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Powell favored as vice president by GOP chairs
At a Washington conference state Republican chairmen, while denying current interest, regard Colin Powell as a strong vice presidential option for Bob Dole. They also urged Congress to pass a balanced budget amendment to appeal to voters, with 20 of 29 chairs supporting a 2002 balanced-budget deadline. Indiana chair Mike McDaniel stressed the party’s seriousness about the pledge from the 1994 elections.
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Escape turns fatal as teens flee detention van
LARNED Kan AP An Arkansas City teenager drowned and another was pulled from the rain swollen Pawnee River after they attempted to escape while being taken to a detention facility Authorities said Friday Jonathan Shaffer 17 was found about two hours after he disappeared Thursday David Ambroz 17 was rescued from the river by a deputy jailer Cowley County Sheriff Bob Odell noted the youths fled en route to a youth center at Lamed State Hospital
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Murder suspect hangs self in Franklin County jail
Richard O Watts 48, charged with first degree murder for fatally shooting his wife Colleen Watts 45 at their 628 Cleveland home on April 1, hanged himself in the Franklin County jail restroom Friday morning. He died at Ransom Memorial Hospital after being found attempting death by own action.
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Easter crucifixion and Easter cross rights clash in two cities
Read of volunteer Catholics enduring pain in Cutud Philippines as real nails used in an Easter crucifixion marked by HIV precautions. In San Diego an atheist group won a permit for a nonreligious Easter sunrise near a Mount Soledad cross. Also reports transit theft, a killer copyright bid, a custody eviction trial, family shootings, and a postal rate decision delay.
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Roberts residency questioned by foes in Kansas Senate race
Associated Press reports GOP Rep. Pat Roberts and Jill Docking filed for Senate seats in Kansas. Roberts lists Dodge City as hometown while campaign notes stress Western Kansas ties. Docking seeks Democratic nomination to Dole’s seat as Finney weighs a run, with both paying filing fees. Roberts highlights Agriculture Committee leadership and bipartisan farm reform efforts. Docking, a Wichita stockbroker and wife of former Lt. Gov. Tom Docking, aims to become the first Democrat in the race.
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FBI deploys armored vehicles and helicopter near Freemen ranch
The FBI moved in armored cars and a rescue helicopter to a staging area near the Freemen ranch in eastern Montana. Officials say the measure signals readiness but not an immediate move, with talks to resume as agents work to end the standoff with armed fugitives. The 960-acre complex lies 30 miles northwest of the FBI field office, with leaders captured in March.
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Tractor helper aids in illness year round kindness drive
During a family member's illness Richard drove miles in freezing weather on a tractor to clear a long driveway so access to the Ottawa dialysis center was possible. He and Mitzi also transport children from Williamsburg to Sunday school. Nomination by Sheila Worden with multiple drop-off locations for reports.
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