Ice Storm Grim Ties Roads Flights Power Across Big Swath
An ice storm from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes left five deaths blamed on icy Oklahoma roads and cut power for more than 130000 customers across Missouri Oklahoma Illinois and Kansas. Warnings extended from Texas to Pennsylvania as colder air threatened further disruption. Meteorologist John Pike warned of worsening cold while Missouri official John Christiansen noted slick overpasses and rough rural roads.
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Two Killed in Colorado shootings at church and mission center
In separate attacks near Denver a gunman killed two staff at a missionary training center in Arvada after being refused a place to sleep. Hours later at New Life Church in Colorado Springs a gunman opened fire before a security guard killed him. a church member died and others were wounded. Authorities continued to investigate links between the two shootings.
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NASA Delays Atlantis Launch to January Over Fuel Gauge Issue
Cape Canaveral reports NASA postponed the Atlantis shuttle liftoff after a fuel tank gauge failed again, narrowing the launch window for the mission to the International Space Station. LeRoy Cain vowed to resolve the perplexing problem as managers pushed to reassess readiness.
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Biden calls for special counsel on CIA tape destruction
Senate Democratic leader Joe Biden urged that the attorney general appoint a special prosecutor to probe the CIA's destruction of videotaped interrogations of two terrorism suspects. Biden criticized Michael Mukasey's past remarks on waterboarding and noted his vote against Mukasey as attorney general.
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Christmas at Fort Massac recalls early holiday history
Fort Massac marked the Christmas event with period decorations representing French, early American, and Civil War eras. Site manager Terry Johnson said the displays show historical progression and guests enjoyed cookies, refreshments, and a choral reading of traditional carols and Bible verses. About 400 people attended in rain and cold as visitors lingered and shared in the festive atmosphere.
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Extension seeks new director as county budgets tighten
Jackson County offices face funding pressures with large cutbacks from the county board. Williamson County reports a 2008 budget of 206000 dollars and aims to end the year in the black, while Jackson County suffered a county contribution reduction of 20000 dollars. The Perry and Washington counties office notes stable support and ongoing projects.
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SIU fans create playoff atmosphere despite loss
SIU coach Bill Kill lauds fans for a rousing attendance at McAndrew Stadium that energized the Salukis during a tough home setback to Delaware. Moccia praises crowd impact and says the team aimed to reward them, though the 2017 game ended short of victory and left players hoping fans return next year.
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