Sticky Sunday forecast turns tropical for several days
A morning thunderstorm will give way to hot and muggy conditions as a tropical feel settles in. Forecasters warn of 90 degree heat for ongoing work crews on 1-8 with humid air through the week. Highs near 87 and lows around 67.
Coupon worth 110 dollars tied to state grocery agreement
A coupon worth 110 dollars is printed in today's Herald American tied to a 4.2 million state AG settlement with Weemians Food Markets and ten national suppliers. The state accused a coupon conspiracy to delink cents off upstate. firms admitted no wrongdoing.
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Mel Torme dies at 73. velvet voice of jazz passes away
Jazz crooner Mel Torme known as The Velvet Fog died Saturday in Los Angeles from complications of a stroke at age 73. The Santa Song co author of The Christmas Song, he left a lasting mark on pop and vocal jazz.
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Pontiff praises freedom on return to native land
Pope John Paul II made a seventh return to Poland praising freedom and the cry of conscience from Gdansk shipyard workers. He urgedPoles to continue the moral victory over communism and prayed for those still under despotism.
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Belmont Stakes favorite breaks leg in race
A favored colt at Saturdays Belmont Stakes suffered a broken leg in two places but finished the race and faces an end to his racing career. The incident occurred during the event, with observers noting the animal's struggle as he continued to run.
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Feud with boss ends OCC president's tenure
Onondaga Community College President Raisman faced a volatile confrontation with Onondaga County Executive Pirro in Pirro's 14th floor office. After threats and alleged misstatements about job protections, Raisman fired 12 layoffs the next day, including Patricia Pirro, and soon resigned amid questions about a buyout of over 120000 dollars to end his contract.
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Yugoslavs Delay Peace Signatures in Kosovo Talks
A three day old Kosovo peace accord faced delay as senior Yugoslav generals balked at signing NATO drafted withdrawal terms. Serb forces shelled the northern Albanian border town of Kruma as talks planned to resume at Kumanovo near a NATO air base. NATO said the talks were constructive and had a full understanding of the agreement's content, though Kruma's shelling could affect proceedings.
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NATO talks with Yugoslav generals in Macedonia on Kosovo withdrawal terms
The session aims to spell out Serb troop withdrawal from Kosovo as Serb forces shell northern Albania. One killed and several wounded as 40,000 Serb troops stay put per Pentagon. NATO planes hit 30 artillery pieces and 9 tanks across 536 sorties. OSCE notes shells in Kruma near Kukes with unknown casualties. Relief workers report civilians fleeing to cellars.
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AIDS clinic in Haiti offers treatment with hidden research costs
At a Port-au-Prince clinic run by Cornell Medical College patients face a consent form promising medicine if sick, while researchers study uninfected partners to uncover natural protections against AIDS. Haitians, not receiving full care, are ideal subjects as anti retroviral drugs remain scarce.
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