Construction blasts disturb Cheney neighbors at observatory
At the U S Naval Observatory neighbors of Vice President Dick Cheney report daily blasts as a classified infrastructure project proceeds. Navy officials describe the work as utility upgrades and say blasts will continue for eight months with one to two events daily lasting three to five seconds.
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Dockworkers weigh proposed contract in Pacific port talks
At a San Francisco caucus, International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates prepare to explain a landmark contract that would bring cargo tracking tech and could cost about 400 jobs short term. Rank file vote on the deal occurs in January after a federal mediation ended a prior port shutdown.
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Law Avoids Sunday Mass as Boston Priests Demand Resignation
Cardinal Bernard Law skipped the Cathedral of the Holy Cross amid renewed protests over clergy misconduct. About 400 protesters gathered outside as priests circulated a draft statement urging his resignation, arguing internal church files show tolerance of misconduct beyond sexual abuse of boys. Law’s exact whereabouts remained undisclosed.
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Carter wins Nobel Peace Prize after 24 years overdue
Former U S president Jimmy Carter is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo for decades of peace efforts and human rights work. He attends a news conference, a dinner, an audience with King Harald V, and the Nobel Peace Concert featuring Willie Nelson and Santana, with hosts Sir Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Lange.
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