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Firefighters confront Iraqi oil wells risks and challenges
Fire crews across the region weigh the dangers of Iraqi oil well fires if war spreads. Damage could strike deeper wells, risk water supplies, and complicate firefighting with water shortages and security threats. Experts warn the scale could stretch for years.
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Beethoven's Lost Oboe Concerto Heard in Rotterdam World Premiere
Dutch enthusiasts reconstruct the second movement of Beethoven's only oboe concerto, written in 1792 and revised 1793, and perform the Largo as a world premiere in Rotterdam. The event marks a rare recovery of a nearly forgotten work once linked to Haydn and Mozart, with concertgoers applauding the fragment amid standard pieces.
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Five Die in Private Plane Crash in North Carolina
A Beech A-36 crashed shortly after takeoff near Mount Airy Surry County Airport killing all five aboard. Authorities say the flight departed toward Elizabethtown and disappeared from radar about three miles out. wreckage found about 1% miles from the airport. Victims include Oscar Harris II, his wife Lisa, daughter Susanna, and son Oscar Harris III. fifth victim unnamed.
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Pinckneyville faces potential state funding cuts
Pinckneyville district officials warn state funding could fall between 142000 and 285000. Former low income count may drop to 108 124 or 162, affecting 50s budget. State prorates for special education and transportation, potentially costing about 30000. Next profile placement in 2004 remains uncertain.
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