Refugee helper in Syracuse aids many in need
Katherine Lee profiles Tony Tong, a refugee ally in Syracuse who helps newcomers daily, supported by his foster father John Farge. Tong, who fled Saigon as a child, bears memories of war that drive his nonstop aid to refugees and locals, despite exhaustion and endless demand.
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World Adds One Second To Day Tonight
The world will gain an extra second tonight as clocks adjust to Earth's uneven rotation. Officials say the leap second enhances timekeeping accuracy for technology and communications.
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CNY Woman May Be Considered for GOP Lieutenant Governor Seat
Albany Republicans quietly gauge Frances Sullivan of Fulton for a potential No 2 spot on the gubernatorial ticket. The 1990 elected assemblywoman says the idea is speculative, not planned, but she would consider if the time and opportunity align.
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Rabies Vaccination Required for NY State Fair Animals
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets ordered fair officials to require proof of rabies immunization for animals exhibited at this year’s fair, with only those animals needing vaccination. Vaccination must occur at least 21 days before the August 26 start, officials said. State Fair spokesman Joseph LaGuardia noted no rabid animals have appeared recently.
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Iraq Sees Long Crisis as Tension Stirs in Middle East
NICOSIA Cyprus report notes Iraq warns of prolonged confrontation with the United States as USS Theodore Roosevelt moves toward the Red Sea. Baghdad says U.S. attack last Sunday killed civilians and Clinton accuses Saddam Hussein’s government of authorizing the April plot to kill him.
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Networks plan violence warnings for TV programs
Major TV networks will warn viewers before shows with violence and code newspaper and magazine listings to notify parents about potentially brutal content. Announcement expected before fall season after Capitol Hill briefing by ABC and other executives.
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Congress pressures TV networks to curb violence under act
Reports from Gunter indicate congressional leaders push to reduce televised violence under a TV Violence Act deadline in December. The entertainment industry faces antitrust waivers allowing networks to coordinate self restraint, while the public urges quicker action to curb violence on streets.
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