Saudi officials seek to reassure investors after attack
Officials and foreign analysts warned the incident could scare investors and oil workers from Saudi Arabia while raising political stability worries and futures prices. U S crude hovered near 40 dollars as Saudi pledges to boost output and press OPEC partners. Markets in New York and London paused for holidays delaying reaction. Analyst Yasser Elguindi said a price bump is likely.
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Saudi Khobar hostage siege ends after 25 hours
Gunmen in Khobar threaten oil district targets in a 25 hour rampage killing 22 including Americans. Saudi commandos rescue hostages from Oasis complex during a crisis tied to al Qaida attacks on oil industry. Authorities say the violence aims to punish US oil ties and drive out crusaders.
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Blood drives to ease regional shortage amid summer demand
Regional Red Cross officials warn of a critically low blood supply with Memorial Day weekend ahead and by Tuesday expected to drop to a one day supply. They urge community hosts for drives, note a special Cubs vs Cardinals theme in Anna, and list upcoming drives across Southern Illinois with contact details for scheduling.
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Aldersgate Methodist Church
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Old Illinois
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Immanuel Baptist Church
N. Main St
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Herrin Masonic Lodge
S. 14Th St
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Knights of Columbus
N. Russell St
First United Methodist Church
S. 17Th St
Lowes Home Improvement Center
E. Rendleman Road
St. Andrew Catholic School
Mulberry St
Murphysboro
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W. Main St
Illinois Centre Mall
Storms bring high winds and flooding to Southern Illinois
High winds and heavy rains across Perry and Jackson counties caused downed trees power outages and localized flooding with limited structural damage. A tornado warning prompted evacuations at ShowPlace 8 Theatres and Festa Italiana activities paused as patrons sought shelter. No injuries were reported.
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U.S. 51
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Jonesboro
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