Washington celebrates Persian Gulf War hero parade
Thousands fill the National Mall to inspect Harrier jets and warplanes in a victory celebration. President Bush leads wreath ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as public opinion divides over glorification versus protest. A $295 billion defense bill looms, with veto threats over weapon cuts while Jesse Jackson and Al Gore comment on the war’s meaning and return of troops.
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D-Tenn
Train Crash Kills 100 in Pakistan Express Collision
An express train carrying about 800 passengers slammed into parked freight cars near Ghotki, 400 miles north of Karachi, killing at least 100 and injuring 225 as rescue teams and locals worked through twisted wreckage. The Taz Gam, traveling from Karachi to Lahore toward Islamabad, was moving at about 40 mph when it struck the freight train. Authorities called it one of the nation’s worst accidents. Witnesses described a blast like explosion as the wreckage rattled village areas.
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Fort Drum survival shapes base closure decisions
The commission backed keeping Fort Drum open due to its $1.4 billion expansion and related leases, while Griffin Griffiss and Plattsburgh faced scrutiny. Lawmakers valued keeping northern bases for cold weather training and preserving about 5,000 jobs at Plattsburgh, with a June 18 decision looming.
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Old boxing legends clash then joke in charity bout
Former welterweight Billy Backus and ex champs Carlos Ortiz Ruben Olivares and Bob Foster appeared in a nostalgic display as Basilio and Fullmer staged a brief exhibition. The crowd saw a single sharp jab misfire and a tooth removal joke, revealing aging legends still ready to spar in spirit.
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Albany Lottery Numbers Report Friday Draws
New York state Daily Number winners include 7 and 40 with the Win Four numbers 24 3 7. Pick 10 results show a long sequence of drawn digits including 3 6 8 14 1 34 35 39 40 42 45 47 50 51 57 59 62 65 72 75.
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Skydeck to restrict caterer access at Carousel Center
The Skydeck will grant exclusive rights to six area caterers, with nonprofits able to use the space rent free if no caterer is hired. Details remain, but mall officials expect a 15 percent surcharge to cover maintenance and utilities, while managers report no immediate price hikes for clients.
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Presbyterians reject sexuality report as not helpful to church
A Baltimore panel reviewing a Presbyterian sexuality report says the document is not helpful to the church and should not be adopted. The committee plans to recommend dismissal of the task force and will present its view to 602 commissioners at the General Assembly in Baltimore.
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Cincinnati
Former Syracuse chief turns down Auburn police job
Former Syracuse Police Chief Hunt, fired by Mayor Thomas Young last December, declined moving to Auburn. Auburn officials, led by City Councilor Timothy Lattimore, considered Hunt but noted other offers and explored remaining candidates as they plan interviews next week.
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Weekend Skyline Promises Ideal Outdoor Fun Across Regions
The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny weekend with highs near 80 and mid-70s to 80s across most regions. Friday records show a 106 degree high in Yuma while the central plains face storms with potential flooding hail and tornadoes.
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