California leg eyes delta water plan clash
Lang seeks tax relief amid clashes over Delta water projects linking Northern California with valley farms and Southern California. San Joaquin lawmakers oppose concessions, saying water losses hurt their constituents. Assembly approved the bill after a bitter session. Senate actions and staff turmoil followed as lawmakers debated tax and water measures.
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Israeli air attack hits southern Lebanon towns
Israeli planes and tanks attacked several towns in southern Lebanon near the border. REPORTS say WAFA and Palestinian sources claim strikes on Khiam and nearby areas sparking heavy fighting. no independent confirmation yet from Israel.
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South Korean climber scales Mount Everest first time
KATMANDU, Nepali AP South Korea and his Sherpa sealed the 28,028 foot summit today marking the first South Korean to stand atop Everest. Ko Sangdo along with Sherpa Perna Neorich spent about one hour on the summit before descending. The expedition followed earlier attempts and deaths at the world’s highest peak with oxygen assisted climbs referenced.
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Opera star Maria Callas dies in Paris at 53
The opera great Maria Callas died in Paris at age 53 from a heart attack. Reports recount her famed vocal inflections and emotional range, noting a career revival after health issues and televised interviews discussing love and Onassis.
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Soviets Refuse to Pay Washington Parking Fines
In Washington the Soviet Embassy says it will not pay thousands in parking fines charged to diplomats and staff. They argue reciprocity as Moscow claims Americans receive ample parking and more tolerance there. The embassy notes unpaid tickets totaled over 232 820 last year with total diplomatic schooling and staff fines near 1 billion dollars. Congress weighs curbing immunity for embassy staff amid the dispute.
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Lance boldly defends ethics amid Senate grilling
During a Thursday hearing Lance asserted his ethics are high as he defended his banking past. He claimed he disclosed dealings including overdrafts to staff before his nomination as budget director and disputed serious accusations. He read from a prepared statement and maintained no wrongdoing in building his financial empire.
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Minimum wage debate and policy tweaks shine in House vote
House members clash over a two tier wage plan with Youth pay carve outs drawing GOP and Democratic fire. Some back European style scales to cut youth unemployment while critics warn of age based unfairness. The chamber also votes to exempt full time babysitters from minimum wage and considers park concession rules and over draft policy amid broader labor and finance debates.
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