Pentagon to cut 73 jobs at Rome Laboratory
Four years after Rome Laboratory survived a shut down the Pentagon announced plans to cut 73 jobs about 8 percent of its 900 staff Many local officials fear further cuts as the base housed facility struggles amid decade long downsizing at Griffiss Air Force Base Community leaders note past Air Force and federal cuts and warn a deeper blow to the local economy and research partnerships with Cornell University and Syracuse University The cuts take effect Oct 1 with early retirement options possible and no guarantee of layoffs Congress remains uncertain to provide more defense funds for the Rome site
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Bahrain’s emir Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa dies at 65
Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s emir and key western ally, died after a heart attack at his palace. Crown Prince Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa expected to assume duties as the nation, home to the region’s largest U.S. naval base, faces a smooth transition following Isa’s collapse after a morning meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen.
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Weather forecast briefing with mixed snow and cold
TONIGHT snow continues. SUNDAY cold with scattered snow squalls. MONDAY cold with cloudy and sunny periods. Highs range from 28 to 30 and lows from 14 to 22. TUESDAY cloudy and cold with possible snow. WEDNESDAY mostly cloudy and chilly.
Americans slain in Colombia linked to Uwa struggle
Three American environmental and indigenous advocates were kidnapped near the Uiwa community in Jungies and found dead across the Arauca river in Venezuela. Venezuelan authorities say FARC is linked to the killings, which followed warnings from the U.S. State Department.
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Coach Mac eyes CFL Ottawa franchise bid
Syracuse figures Dick Mac Billy Fuccillo and Donnie Webb explore ownership of a new Ottawa CFL team. CFL president Jeff Giles says Ottawa’s return depends on a viable ownership group and funds, with no current formal inquiries.
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Doctors challenge Woodward death ruling in 60 Minutes piece
CBS reports two California doctors contend Newton baby Matthew Kappen was strangled before death and not shaken by Louise Woodward. They say neck injuries and swelling could appear after hours, challenging the prosecution’s 1997 narrative and sparking reactions from District Attorney Martha Coakley.
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