Fayetteville wrestler chases Olympic dream in Barcelona
Fayetteville athlete Chris Campbell, aged 37, has pursued wrestling to combat racism and poverty. After two dashed Olympic bids, he now trains in Barcelona, hoping for a final chance to qualify and represent his roots on the world stage.
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Central Faces Adirondack in 98 71 Loss at Empire State CPP Games
Lazarus Sims, a Henninger High graduate, starred as Central's men’s basketball team lost to Adirondack 98 71. The match was part of Thursday's Empire State CCP Games events.
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Beef label violations scare shoppers across US
Federal investigators say many packages labeled USDA choice or prime may hide cheaper cuts or pig ears. An inspector general report says regulators inspect few retailers and often fail to pursue violators. Violations included labeling non beef as beef and overstatements of grade.
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AIDS vaccine shows potential. therapeutic approach emerging
At the Eighth International Conference on AIDS, researchers report that VaxSyn can trigger a new immune response in HIV infected patients. It functions as a treatment to boost the immune system, rather than a preventive vaccine, marking a shift from antiviral drugs like AZT. Further study is needed to determine health benefits.
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Time Escalante’s new chapter at a different high school
Time Escalante once starved controversy with Garfield High, now teaches freshmen and sophomores at Hiram Johnson High in Sacramento. Once a national symbol of AP calculus success, he faces retirement, budget fights, and a union feud as he tests if his methods endure away from his Los Angeles fame.
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Dolphins Nose Tackle Oglesby Faces Fine After Kidnap Claim
Alfred Oglesby failed to report for practice, then claimed he was kidnapped by car thieves. Police traced his car to a crime area, and he later revised his account saying he borrowed a teammate's car, drank at a nude-dance bar, and woke to find both car and friend missing.
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U S May Issue Ultimatum Over Iraq Standoff
Washington reports advisers urge Bush to show caution while weighing specific military moves. An impending ultimatum to Saddam Hussein asks for UN inspections or face bombing. Cheney Powell and others met Bush to discuss options as six UN inspectors withdraw from Baghdad. Pentagon cancels port calls for USS Saratoga and three warships. Clinton comments on the situation.
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Police mum on results of lake search in Googin murder case
State police declined to comment on findings from a weed harvester search of Cazenovia Lake near the Brewster Inn where Sean Googin, 15, was found strangled on July 4. Operator Richard Ford said the crew saw nothing unusual and police did not share results. Authorities earlier said multiple suspects are being considered in the case.
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Sewage pipes withstand heavy July flow in county plant
An unusually rainy July doubles output at the county sewage treatment plant. Engineer Arthur Russell says 80 million gallons daily is normal. Thursday’s flow reached 170 million. He reports no backups and expects the station to handle it. Weather observer Dan Barnholf notes 63 degrees is the date’s low high.
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Weather outlook hints at July rainfall record
Forecaster Bartholf expects temperatures to normalize by Sunday ahead of a cold front that could trigger thunderstorms. About .04 inches of rain may push July into the third wettest on record, according to Frank Herron.
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Quayle Abortion Gaffe Sparks Dump Quayle Push
Vice President Dan Quayle faces fresh criticism as his remark on abortion for his hypothetical teenage daughter triggers a backlash within the Republican ranks. Bush aides seek to dampen speculation, while supporters urge the president to drop Quayle to protect the re election chances amid debate over his judgment and gaffes.
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