Hearing on wetlands rules draws local, regional voices
Local activists and lawmakers discuss wetlands and endangered species during a public hearing run by Rep. Don Young. North Carolina wetlands have fallen to about 4.7 million acres, with the public urged to attend to witness how regulations impact farms, water quality, and protected species.
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John Nichols
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House Health and Environmental Committee
U.S
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Alaska
Natural Resources Committee
Washington
D.C
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Texas
Louisiana
Rep. Young
Faircloth Eyes Wetlands Bill Amid Farm and Enviro Clash
Senator Faircloth drafts a wetlands proposal aimed at reducing protected areas from over 100 million to under 50 million acres in the 48 states. The plan would curb EPA authority, slash penalties, and boost private land rights, drawing sharp opposition from environmentalists and support from farmers and agri businesses.
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Washington
W.B. Jenkins
North Carolina Farm Bureau
North Carolina
Environmental Protection Agency
Sen
Bennett Johnston
D-La
DEM hearing reveals sludge disposal confusion and claims
During a hearing Polizzi testified she believed untreated sludge was off site and disked into the soil, conflicting with standard procedure. Muse and Thorne allegedly authorized a new process unbeknownst to Polizzi, while her lawyer Voerman pressed that her concerns were valid.
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DEM
Polizzi
Muse
David Voerman
Guilty attack shapes sentencing in court case
Noble admitted to the attack and faced a maximum 40 year sentence as Barnett survived emergency surgery. Testimony showed Noble stared through dark glasses, while his attorneys weighed insanity as his brother Kenneth Noble faced separate December charges for a bookstore robbery in Havelock with no trial yet.
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Noble
Anthony Brannon
Kenneth Lloyd Noble
Havelock
Mandela fires Winnie from government and cabinet
President Nelson Mandela dismissed his estranged wife Winnie from the government today in a move seen as removing a rebellious and divisive figure from his cabinet. The action does not affect her standing in the African National Congress or her seat in Parliament.
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South Africa
Nelson Mandela
Winnie
Mandela
Winnie Mandela
African National Congress
Razzie Awards Singe Costner Stone Cruise Pitt and Simpson
Kevin Costner was named worst actor for Wyatt Earp and producer Razzie. Bruce Willis Color of Night condemned as worst picture. Sharon Stone and O J Simpson named among low points with multiple nominations. Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt won worst couple for Interview With The Vampire. Rosie O Donnell won worst supporting actress for multiple titles. Steven Seagal blamed for worst director On Deadly Ground.
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O.J. Simpson
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Sylvester Stallone
Tom Cruise
Brad Pitt
Simpson
Anna Nicole Smith
Rosie O’donnell
Eden
Steven Seagal
Resident Hart predicts first 90-degree day to arrive May 10
Fairfield Harbour resident Hart enjoys sailing and church volunteer work. In spring she forecasts the first 90 degree day for May 10, saying it will come early.
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Fairfield Harbour
Hanks Eyes Back-To-Back Oscars In Elite Club Tonight
Tom Hanks seeks a second consecutive Oscar for Forrest Gump after winning for Philadelphia, aiming to join Luise Rainer Tracy Hepburn and others who achieved back-to-back wins. The 67th Academy Awards would mark a rare repeat triumph in a history spanning 1936 to 1977.
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Hollywood
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Philadelphia
Luise Rainer
Tracy
Ne Hepburn
Julia
Eazy-E Dies After AIDS Battle at 31
Pioneer gangsta rapper Eazy-E real name Eric Wright died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at 31 after a brief AIDS battle. His death followed a February hospitalization for asthma amid career with N. W. A. and controversy over hard core rap. His wife Tomika and his mother were by his side.
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N.W.A
FBI
Eric Wright
Wright
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Tomika
Bo Jackson signs with William Morris Agency for acting work
Two-sport star Bo Jackson, free agent with the California Angels and formerly with the Los Angeles Raiders, signs with the William Morris Agency and pursues Hollywood during the baseball strike. He played a nanny on Diagnosis Murder and says he is serious about acting beyond sports.
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William Morris Agency
TV Guide
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California Angels
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Black actors face limited TV roles says Reid
Actor Reid, 50, who plays a single father of twins on ABCs Sister, Sister, says continued stereotyping and fewer strong parts hinder Black actors on television despite past success in WKRP in Cincinnati and Simon & Simon.
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ABC
WKRP
Cincinnati
Simon & Simon
Hillary Clinton Sees Pakistani Girls Education Challenges
Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton visited Islamabad College for Girls and Burki Government Girls High School to observe the state of girls education in Pakistan. They toured classrooms, spoke with students, and discussed barriers to educating daughters amid local poverty and gender norms.
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Islamabad College For Girls
Burki
Government Girls
Clinton
Chelsea
Barney bash shows reptile fear fuelsInternet conspiracy
Mike Royko notes a fringe Internet theory that Barney the Dinosaur is part of a secret reptilian strategy to subdue the public. He cites online groups, a Lyons Group Texas denial, and skeptical adults who dismiss the claim while highlighting internet culture’s odd conspiracies.
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Barney the Dinosaur
United States
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Cinasamnien Liiva
Elvis
Lyons Group
Texas
Seca
Mike Royko
Wetlands rules debated by Representative Jones comments
U.S. Rep. Walter B. Jones Jr. argues wetlands protection rules are out of hand while a public call line offers yes or no responses. A fragment mentions a post office building on Middle Street as a potential waterfront showcase and view.
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Walter B. Jones Jr
R-N.c
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