Abduction of Erica Pratt Sparks $150000 Ransom Demand
A 7-year-old girl, Erica Pratt, was kidnapped near her grandmother's rowhouse in Philadelphia. Police seek two men, James Burns and Edward Johnson, for information as a $150,000 ransom was demanded and a reward was offered. Police believe Erica remains alive. family pleas for safe return.
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Philadelphia
Erica Pratt
Bill Colarulo
James Burns
Edward Johnson
Erica
Colarulo
Serena Gillis
Gillis
Barbara Pratt
Jocelyn Williams
Critics say Treasury chief has been disconnected
The AP reports that amid a stock market slump the Bush administration faces criticism of Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill. Critics say his quiet, cautious stance lacks a commanding presence to reassure investors and the public, potentially slowing economic recovery despite calls for leadership.
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Treasury
Washington
Stock Market
Carmona Confirmed as Surgeon General Despite Questions
The Senate approved Dr Richard Carmona as surgeon general without opposition or debate succeeding Dr David Satcher whose term ended in February. Carmona an Arizona trauma surgeon and part time sheriff deputy vows to stress disease prevention and bioterrorism readiness while critics question his qualifications and temperament citing eight years to certification and two failed tests.
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Washington
Senate
Richard Carmona
Carmona
David Satcher
Arizona
Man charged in death of two officers in Hobart
A 27 year old man Tyson Kreuscher was charged with murder after intentionally ramming a pickup into a Hobart Lawrance Police Department squad car killing two officers Robert Etter and Stephanie Markins. Kreuscher cited a personal crisis and severe low mood to investigators. The incident occurred on a side street off Highway 54 in Hobart with the car traveling at 65 to 70 mph.
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Green Bay
Wis
Tyson Kreuscher
Highway 54
Hobart
Kreuscher
John Luetscher
Robert Etter
Stephanie Markins
Hobart-Lawrence
Pope John Paul II arrives in Canada for World Youth Day
Pope John Paul II lands in Toronto for World Youth Day with about 200000 pilgrims registered. He walks down stairs unaided, praises Canada’s Christian roots, and calls youth the future of the church while planning a brief rest at Strawberry Island before the events move to Exhibition Place.
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Toronto
John Paul II
Pope
Guatemala
Mexico
John Paul
Jean Chretien
Canada
Jesus Christ
Timothy Pippy
Mississauga
Ontario
Pippy
Linda
Strawberry Island
Lake Simcoe
Lake Ontario
Exhibition Place Fairgrounds
Rome
United States
Afghanistan
Middle East
Paris
Manila
Philippines
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Ohio State University
Rubin
Robert Rubin
Clinton
Wall Street
Alexander Hamilton
White House
O’neill
Africa
Bono
Carterville Family Practice
S. Division St
Carterville
Bayer
Franklin Williamson
Bi-County Health Department
Bayer Diagnostics and
Bristol-Meyers Squibb
Carbondale
Sweet Drive
Thurs
Sun
Egypt
Women’s Center
Walt Disney World
Las Vegas
Little Egypt
Thesouthern.com
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Illinois
NAL Finance Company
First Cellular
Southern Illini
Emer
Georgia Giddings
Baysville
Pope John Paul II
Lester B. Pearson
Jackson Sq
North Murphysboro
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