Padres Rally Past Reds In Tight NL Matchup
In a close National League contest, the San Diego Padres edged the Cincinnati Reds 2 to 1 last night. The game featured evenly matched lines and kept divisional races compact as both teams fought to gain control.
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Bush vows tough stance as Iraq tensions rise
President Bush invites congressional leaders to discuss Iraq after sending Patriot missiles to Kuwait and bringing a third carrier to the Middle East. He keeps hard line against Saddam Hussein amid U.N. search concessions and ongoing military drills with Kuwait.
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The Fat Man leaves WKFM for rival WAQX-FM
Syracuse radio star Steve Corlett known as The Fat Man crosses to WAQX-FM to co host mornings joining 95% at 35 as KIX-FM begins a nationwide search for his replacement. KIX management expresses surprise and disappointment over the abrupt departure.
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Airlines trim fares shift power to smaller firms
As major carriers pare prices, large corporations lose leverage to press rate deals for business travel. Decision makers at smaller companies gain a pricing edge as auctions and negotiated terms become more favorable to smaller buyers.
Moon Homesteading Act Proposed for Moon Settlers
Charles Miller of the American Space Council urges a lunar settlement by 2010 with 100 astronauts, challenging the 1967 treaty and Homestead Act parallels. He proposes 100 square miles per citizen, six months survival, and territorial claims on the moon amid NASA and Bush administration plans.
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Hot Chefs Cool Uniforms At Culinary Federation Meet
Chefs crave color and style as Chef Clothing Revival USA of Parsippany New Jersey showcases its made to be seen uniforms at the American Culinary Federation convention in Washington DC. The display includes matching aprons neckties and even baseball caps for those who avoid the tall white hats.
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Levin Wins Courtship, Not Contest, in Key West Match
In Key West a retired auto dealer won a marriage instead of Hemingway style victory. Norman Levin, fifth or fourth marriage, said Yes instead of I do while the weekend contest honored Ernest Hemingway’s spirit. The event blended wit and romance with a quirky nod to literary tone.
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Bill reroutes Pentagon funds to aid communities hit by cuts
Washington reports that $229 million of defense spending would be redirected under a Commerce Justice State package to support civilian job creation and economic diversification. The plan allocates $109 million for grants to defense-related industries, $80 million for areas harmed by base closures, and $40 million to back $735 million in loans to small businesses and veterans starting new ventures. The bill also repeals a DC assault weapons liability law.
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Olympic Swimmers Shine Amid Youthful Depths in Barcelona
The Barcelona Summer Games showcase a 13-year-old Chinese diver and a 14-year-old Japanese swimmer alongside veteran Americans returning to win gold. A former Yugoslav track pair, Mirsada Buric, trains amid conflict memories, while Olympic leadership shifts as nations vie for medals.
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Olympic Update highlights Sarajevo siege and top medalists
The report notes Sarajevo as besieged while Serbia's Suzana Ciric faces blame for the conflict. China and the United States lead medals with ten apiece, the Unified Team has seven, and Germany and France have five each. Pablo Morales, 27, shines in the 100m butterfly after a 34 year layoff. Nicole Haislett, 19, joins strong women's showings as Kyoko Iwasaki and Fu Mingxia win events. The Dream Team defeats Croatia 103-70 signaling pro basketball's new era.
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Food truck crash dumps feast on I-690 scene
A food truck crash on I-690 eastbound near Teall Avenue caused a chaotic spill of roast beef eggs butter and condiments across the highway. Duane Dougherty 36 of Binghamton, driver for Maines Paper and Food, was uninjured after the 14-wheeler rolled and sprayed debris. Pracuse police closed eastbound entrances as detours backed traffic onto I-81.
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Moose Sightings Spark Traffic Jam in Lewis County
A moose wandered onto Number Four Road near Lowville causing a brief traffic jam three years ago. Deputy Fred Ely estimated the eight foot tall animal fled after two hours and has not returned. Moose have been rare visitors in New York since a 100 year absence ended 12 years ago, with more sightings possible in the North Country.
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