Klaus, barely a hurricane, kills at least 6 in Caribbean
Hurricane Klaus moved toward the Virgin Islands after drenching Martinique where at least six died and 500 left homeless by floods. Packing 75 mph winds, Klaus brushed Antigua, then tracked up the northeastern Caribbean as forecasters warned residents to protect life and property. The storm was expected to pass east of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with movement uncertainty. it was unclear if it would reach the continental United States.
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Pressure closes Henry and June screening in Dedham
A Dedham theater canceled the NC-17 rated film Henry and June after town officials and two patrons complained. MPAA calls the move censorship backlash. Harvard’s Dershowitz says Kaufman may sue, arguing constitutional civil rights violations. The NC-17 rating bars most under 17 from admission.
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Hostage Release Hinted By Beirut Paper Front Page
Beirut report says Anglican envoy Terry Waite and other Western hostages in Lebanon could be freed next week. The newspaper cites unnamed sources and notes Waite is named, but provides no numbers or other identities.
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Warm weekend outlook with mild inland temps
National Weather Service Hancock Airport forecasts Sunday partly sunny with highs near 75 and tonight's low around 50. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Lake Oneida and Onondaga boaters expect southwest winds 4 to 12 knots. Extended outlook shows more sun, a chance of showers Monday and Wednesday, with Tuesday mostly sunny.
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Government shutdown impact on workers and services
Federal employees face furloughs if no spending bill passes. Essential services like air traffic control and welfare payments would continue only if partially funded, while agencies such as OSHA and the U.S. Attorney’s office outline furloughs and temporary operations. Welfare officials warn that local funds may be needed to bridge federal gaps.
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Bush Budget Shutdown Pressures Congress for Deal
President Bush summoned congressional leaders to the White House as the government faced a Friday shutdown. House approval of a five day stopgap failed to appease lawmakers, while Senate and House sessions planned to discuss a budget compromise amid blame over the crisis. Mitchell argued Bush’s hard line caused the disruption and hurt American families.
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Iraq attacks on oil and war buildup at UN
Iraq accused the United States and allies of seeking oil control in a UN speech, prompting sharp rebukes from the U.S. ambassador and other powers. Observers noted alarms over fuel air explosives and Iraq’s push to widen the crisis while combat forces escalate in the Gulf.
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Marriage improves life span for midlife women study
Epidemiologists at University of California San Francisco report that women aged 45 to 54 without a spouse showed 7.7 percent mortality over a decade, versus 4 percent for married peers. Overall risk linked to low income rather than living arrangement, based on NHANES data of 7651 subjects aged 45 to 74 studied from 1971–75 and 1982–84.
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