Bush seeks diplomatic path on North Korea nuclear threat
President Bush said North Korea's nuclear buildup could be stopped diplomatically but warned Saddam Hussein may threaten the United States. He cited cost of war as less than risk of attack, and said all options are on the table for Iraq, though military showdown is not being considered.
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Binge drinking rises across ages amid legal drinking gap
A CDC survey shows binge drinking up 17 percent among all adults and 56 percent for 18- to 20-year-olds from 1993 to 2001. In 2001 adults averaged over seven episodes, with 21 to 25 year olds drinking 18 times and 18 to 20 year olds 15 times. Men averaged 12.5 episodes, while women averaged 2.7. Hispanics led with 8.4 episodes, whites 7.4, blacks 5.4.
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Severe thunderstorms sweep the South cause deaths and outages
Storms rolled across the South bringing tornadoes heavy rain and hail as New Year prep continued. A man was killed when a tree fell on a pickup in northwest Louisiana. Downed trees flooded streets and about 6400 homes and businesses lost power near Mobile Alabama. Tornadoes struck areas near Dallas and Calcasieu Parish Louisiana with roof damage reported in Vinton and Iowa.
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Freshman senator moves toward White House
Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina is nearing a presidential run with plans for a New Year’s Day gathering and a slate of interviews and fundraisers. Associates say an official announcement could come by year’s end, as Edwards weighs Senate reelection in 2004 and faces a crowded Democratic field including Dean, Kerry, and Gephardt.
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