Work halted as toxic soil found at parking garage site
Sean Kirst reports a four year plan to rebuild downtown Syracuse with clean welcoming gateways, banners, walkways, and flowers. Discovery of toxic soil on the demolished parking garage site stops the $30 million courthouse construction project downtown.
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Weather outlook with scattered clouds and rain chances
Tonight mainly clear with low near 32. Thursday brings sun and clouds with a high around 55 and a low near 30. Friday turns cloudy with a high near 55 and a low around 30. Saturday remains cloudy with possible rain and a high about 51 and a low near 40. Sunday clears to sun with a high around 58 and a low near 44.
United States refuses to apologize to China over spy plane incident
Washington rejects Beijing calls for apology after a U S spy plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. Ambassador Prueher met derailed crew on Hainan Island as China holds them in protective custody. Powell labels the captives detained as talks continue and President Bush urges safe return of all 24 aboard.
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White House
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Fen
Tang
Prueher
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China
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Gore Would Have Won Florida Under Expanded Recount Rules
A Miami Herald USA Today review estimates that if Florida's recount used the most inclusive standards, Bush would lead by 1,665 in seven counties and 139 Miami-Dade precincts, while a full statewide recount could have given Gore a 393 vote victory.
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Florida
Miami
George W. Bush
U.S. Supreme Court
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Miam Herald
USA Today
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Velusia
Broward
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Manatee
Escambia
Madison
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Post Office May Drop Saturday Mail Deliveries
The Postal Service faces billions in losses and may end Saturday mail delivery while closing or consolidating offices. Congress seeks accountability as wage, fuel, and digital competition weigh on finances. A five day week study and plant consolidations are under review amid union opposition and a government hearing.
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Gan Burton
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William Henderson
Burton
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Soup Wars and Hammond Hints in Louisiana Food Scene
A quirky food brief notes hor ies rising in popularity in Lowsiana while kitchen gadgets speed cooking. Two firms duel in the soup wars. Morgan Freeman leads a crusade to remove the Confederate emblem from the Mississippi flag. Lottery results line directs to a News hotline.
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Morgan Freeman
Mississippi
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