Drought emergency feared as water use curbs loom
Across the region officials warn of potential drought measures. In New York state and city leaders weigh voluntary and mandatory restrictions, with bans on street flushing and car washing under consideration. The Delaware River Basin Commission eyes a regional drought emergency affecting parts of New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Delaware as salt water intrusion grows up the Delaware River.
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Haig nomination advances as panel endorses on Inauguration Day
Senate panel votes to send Haig’s nomination to the floor with a likely confirmation delay until Wednesday. Percy praises expected unanimity while Cranston presses Haig on Watergate ethics and congressional policy process. Watt and Edwards win Energy and Interior secretary endorsements. Donovan vote postponed for investigation into his NJ construction firm.
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Armed man ends house siege in quiet town
A sheriff's department spokesman said McNamara, armed with a shotgun, fired three shots from a second story last night. Deputies used a snowplow for cover as they surrounded the house. No one was injured. McNamara surrendered at about 6 a.m. today. Investigation ongoing.
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Freeing of Italian judge ends longtime kidnapping ordeal
Judge d Urso, 49, freed by the Red Brigades after being kidnapped in Rome December 12. Interior Minister Rognoni and Police Chief Isgro confirmed the release and praised restraint. The Vatican and Pope John Paul II welcomed the outcome as forensics checked the tan Fiat 127 near the old Jewish ghetto. His family reunited with him at police headquarters as authorities set roadblocks and investigated the car for clues.
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