Global bells mark King's birthday amid threats and protests
Pro democracy demonstrations flare worldwide as 144 countries and 50 U S states plan to ring bells and pause for a moment at 12 30 p m EST on Martin Luther King Jr Day Observers note white ruled South Africa joins large scale celebrations in Johannesburg while threats from the Ku Klux Klan and mail bombings add tension Coretta Scott King urges calm and focus on nonviolence in addressing the attacks
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Martin Luther King Jr
United States
Wall Street
King
South Africa
Johannesburg
Desmond Tutu
Allan Boczak
Montana
Idaho
New Hampshire
Philadelphia
Avanta
Storms Bring Flooding Across Northwest Region
A third Pacific storm in four days drenched Washington and Oregon. Heavy rain caused mudslides and forced evacuations from two senior centers in Washington state. Oregon declared emergencies in two counties as floodwaters rose over roads. Interstate 5 in southern Washington closed by flooding. Amtrak and Burlington Northern rail lines shut by washouts. Clatsop County sheriff calls flooding the worst in decades. Flood alerts issued across Seattle and Puget Sound as major rivers rise. The National Weather Service warns of potential damage along the Chehalis River while rain lingers. Two deaths reported in Oregon and at least 12.5 million dollars in damage since Saturday.
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Oregon
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Puget Sound
National Weather Service
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Weather Service
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Study Finds Women Digest Alcohol Differently
Researchers conclude women absorb more alcohol into their bloodstream than men after equal drinks. The difference goes beyond body size, with women's bodies breaking down alcohol in the stomach less before entering the blood. Findings note higher susceptibility in women and emphasize stomach metabolism differences, including observations in alcoholics.
Stuart case moves toward grand jury
A revolver fished from the Pines River in Revere matched the gun described in the killing of a pregnant woman. Prosecutors plan a grand jury as Suffolk County District Attorney Newman Flanagan says the evidence supports police statements and the grand jury will hear many witnesses.
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Revere
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Charles Stuart
Boston Globe
Suffolk County
Newman Flanagan
Stuart
Carol
Christopher
Flanagan
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