World Cubans Face Perilous Sea Journey Amid New Policy
Cubans hug goodbye on Cojimar beach as a husband heads to sea in a makeshift raft hoping to reach the United States. With Washington ending blanket asylum for Cubans, many families fear hunger and seek legal entry avenues while Coast Guard is massing arrivals. The surge comes amid Cuba's deep economic crisis and rising tensions with the United States.
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Miami
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Public divided on landing field in Pamlico County
Residents at a public hearing Monday night voiced mixed views on a Beaufort Pamlico County line site proposed for an outlying training airfield. Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station lists the 2,800 acre farm near Bayboro as one of three possible locations. Proponents say military presence benefits local economy. critics warn tax and environmental concerns, noting Open Grounds Farm in Carteret County has known problems. The briefing was prepared by county manager Bill Rice ahead of an August 29 comment deadline. the Navy and Marine Corps study soil and airspace suitability.
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Third grader wins scholarship to Appalachian State University
Candace Boston of New Bern, a top Craven County minority math and science student, earned a $20 000 college scholarship for 2003 from a donor who asked to remain anonymous. She must attend Appalachian State University, keep a 2.5 GPA, and major in math or science. Her family expresses pride and support as she plans to pursue math.
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Chavis sues NAACP to regain his job
Baltimore based Rev. Benjamin Chavis sues the NAACP seeking reinstatement and says the board violated bylaws by firing him without a proper hearing. A Washington Superior Court hearing was set for today as he seeks a temporary injunction. He alleges the group hid a vote and failed to disclose finances and alliances with figures like Louis Farrakhan amid a three day black leadership summit.
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Nation Dems confident on crime in Congress
Democratic leaders say they can win enough Republican support to pass a hard fought anti crime bill. Senate backers claim 58 or more votes. House already approved a 30.2 billion package after GOP moderates shaped a pared down version.
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