Teenager impersonates doctor at Inova Fairfax Hospital
A 17 year old high school student allegedly posed as a physician using a hospital pager and directed medical orders for 12 patients during the Dec 7 8 overnight shift at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax Virginia. Officials said no charges have been filed and no one was harmed.
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Village sheep inspire local hobbyist to spin a tale
Bill Goodfellow moved sheep onto a quarter acre and fences it with a lean-to. He plans to shear and spin fleece from Angora rabbits his family owns, after building a spinning wheel and loom since 1999. Neighbors discuss potential ordinance changes as residents weigh impact and reaction.
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More snow and cold on tap across Plains and Northwest
Storm-driven cold snap and renewed snow hit the Plains and Northwest as utilities fight to restore power. Arkansas faces about 90,000 outages with 6,000 workers redeployed. Chicago forecasts 2 to 4 inches of snow and freezing rain while the Dakotas issue blizzard warnings.
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Inmates invited to broadcast holiday wishes on WHITESBURG station
WHITESBURG Ky A jazz and rap station WMMT invites inmates from Keen Mountain Wallens Ridge and Red Onion prisons to call in 7 8 pm Tuesday to wish relatives a merry Christmas the station will pay for the calls Prisoners in Virginia and Connecticut are mentioned with surrounding details and official statements from state corrections officials
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Herald Journal invites corrections to ensure accuracy
The newspaper asks readers to report factual errors by calling 470-0011, indicating a commitment to full, fair coverage and ongoing correction of inaccuracies in reporting.
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Syracuse Herald-Journal Postal Notice Summary
Public notice from Syracuse Herald Journal outlines subscription and mailing data. Names a Syracuse address, posting details, and payment terms. includes postal and subscription rate references with unclear figures and codes.
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Syracuse Forecast Says Clouds Loom Then Snow Possible
The Syracuse forecast calls for cloudy skies with occasional sun and a chance of snowfall as the day progresses. Local weather officials urge residents to prepare for wintry conditions and potential slick surfaces.
Weather Data and Help Lines Include Local Codes
NewsLINE weather data provides four digit codes for forecasts and travel advisories across Auburn Oswego Pulaski and Weedspeart. Dave Eichorn of WIXT TV offers forecasts Channel 9, with red cross tips and a daily weather trivia question from a Mexico Middle School student. Online weather data via Syracuse Newspapers at Syracuse.com offers forecasts summaries and Nexrad images.
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US adults increasingly overweight says CDC briefing
Atlanta reporting that 61 percent of Americans over 20 are overweight with 26 percent obese in the 1999 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The study measured 1615 adults and cited high calorie intake and low exercise as driving factors, per CDC spokesman Jeff Lancashire.
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Evacuation Ordered as Popocatepetl Erupts Again
Mexico City officials ordered 14,000 people evacuated from 11 communities within eight miles of Popocatepetl as the volcano spat gas ash and vapor for a fourth day. Seismic activity hinted at possible lava flow, with experts describing pressure building and the crater venting heavily.
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Koreas agree on family reunions and economic dialogue
In Pyongyang negotiators announced a late December start for high level economic talks and a plan to exchange 100 people each in late February for a third round of reunions. The accord follows a June summit and aims to aid North Korea's economy and provide electricity.
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China bridge collapse kills seven in bridal party
In Sichuan province's Nanchong city a chain suspension bridge collapsed under a bridal party escorting a woman to her new home. Seven people drowned after the 210 foot span fell into a reservoir. The bride and groom survived without injuries, according to state media and a local official named Ms Rao.
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Albright details update to missile launch safety pact
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright announced an updated agreement to strengthen cooperation on preventing accidental missile launches. The pact expands a joint warning center and builds on last year’s initial system created by Clinton and Putin. Cooperation began after a 1995 near-launch incident when Russia mistook a weather rocket for a NATO missile.
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Palestinian released after three years held on secret evidence
In Bradenton Florida Mazen Al-Naijjar walked into the arms of his crying family after being freed from Manatee County Detention Center. He had spent three years jailed on secret government evidence without a charge. He called it a day for justice and condemned arrogance and oppression. The government had claimed Al-Naijjar had links to Middle East terrorists and posed a security threat.
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Cargill recalls 16.7 million pounds poultry linked to listeria deaths
Cargill Turkey Products urges customers to destroy recalled poultry tied to four deaths and three miscarriages or stillbirths. The voluntary recall covers 16.7 million pounds of products packaged under multiple names.
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Congress ends session with budget deal approval
The 106th Congress adjourned after lawmakers passed a budget package exceeding $450 billion for education health research Medicare and other programs. The House approved 292 60 and the Senate approved by voice vote, as Clinton and Republicans wrapped up a year of fiscal battles. The measure includes immigrant relief tax cuts and hundreds of district projects, with the year’s total spending near $634.5 billion.
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