Abducted Island Girl Found After 16 Days Hidden
A 10-year-old girl abducted in Central Islip was hidden in an underground room for 16 days. She was confined mostly in a coffin-like box suspended from the ceiling and released unharmed after a turbulent, partly filmed ordeal. Police continued investigations as details emerged from the 17 minute tape and the suspect was identified as John Esposito.
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Aftershocks Follow Strong Japan Earthquake
Reported aftershocks persisted after a major tremor in Japan. Two people were killed and several injured as the quake’s impact spread from coastal areas to inland zones. The event disrupted a city of about 17 000 residents and caused damage to multiple buildings in Tokyo.
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Bush Releases Diary On Iran Contra Scandal
White House diary entries from late 1986 reveal Vice President Bush feared the Iran-Contra affair could derail his 1988 presidential bid. The dictation notes show he felt excluded from key meetings and acknowledged polls suggesting possible nominating challenges.
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California Storm Floods Prompt Emergency Declarations
A Pacific storm battered California causing floods and evacuations from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. Officials reported near coastal flooding, mudslide fears near Montebello, and more than 100 residents evacuated from a La suburb apartment complex as rescue crews cleared flood debris and helped stranded pedestrians and motorists.
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Cazenovia Woman Dies in House Fire
A Cazenovia woman perished in a house fire near Chittenango Falls State Park. Firefighters from multiple departments fought the blaze as investigators sift through the remains to determine a cause. Authorities noted foul play unlikely but could not yet confirm a motive. The incident marks Madison County’s first fatal blaze since August 1991.
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UN inspection flights questioned safety and timing
Reports say Traq cannot guarantee safety of U N inspection flights while US officials weigh a response and a Sunday run. In the Persian Gulf the USS Bitly Hawk prepares to strike Iraqi air defenses as southern Iraq remains under No Fly Zone pressure and Baghdad faces continued shelling and civilian casualties.
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Coast Guard blocks Haiti sea exodus in early flotilla move
Coast Guard units patrolled the Windward Passage and surrounding waters as an operation ordered by aides to the president-elect intercepted two boatloads of Haitian refugees. On Friday 211 were rescued from wooden boats, including a 74-person group from a 40 to 100 ton sailer given food and medical care for repatriation.
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Gore defends Haiti barricade and White House role
Gore rejected critics of his stance on Haiti policy and campaign promises. He described a strong working relationship with Clinton and said his main role would be as a general adviser while taking the lead on environmental and technology issues.
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Weekend Weather Outlook with Snow Chance
A Pacific storm brings heavy rain and snow to the Southwest and Southern California. Forecasters expect continued rain and snow through the weekend with coastal and mountain impacts. Nuclear storms bring feet of snow to Mammoth Lakes while Salt Lake City anticipates more snowfall.
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