Camillus veteran finally receives Purple Heart after 40 years
A Camillus veteran is awarded the Purple Heart more than four decades after his injury. The ceremony marks a long-delayed recognition of his service and sacrifice. Separately, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Central New York plans a settlement over a dispute regarding denial of drug and alcohol rehab claims.
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Weather outlook with cool nights and warming weekend
The forecast shows tonight's low 44 then 63. Saturday will be sunny with a fire risk and a low 42. Sunday turns mostly sunny and breezy with a high 72 and low 52. Monday brings clouds sun and warm breeze with a high 76 and low 56. Tuesday turns breezy cooler with a possible shower and a high 68.
Prize puts pressure on U S to sign landmine treaty
Oslo report notes Nobel Peace Prize to the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and its coordinator Jody Williams for six years of advocacy ending in a 1 million prize. Committee lauded efforts that push a global ban and raise U S treaty pressure amid Diana’s involvement and broad support among humanitarian groups and dissidents.
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Pauline batters Mexico devastates western regions
Tropical storm Pauline drenched western Mexico causing deadly floods and mudslides across Oaxaca and Guerrero. At least 118 dead, many missing, amid rivers of debris and damaged coastal areas near Acapulco. Governor Aguirre called it unprecedented. President Zedillo cut short a state visit and authorities declared Acapulco a disaster area.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb to offer same sex partner benefits
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co will extend health care benefits to same sex domestic partners this fall, covering about 28,000 U.S. workers. Eligible partners must be in a long term exclusive relationship of a year or more, with heterosexual couples needing marriage for coverage. About 1 percent of new dependents are expected to enroll. Chartay Hannage.
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Messinger confronts Guihant in first NYC mayoral debate
In a heated exchange, Ruth Messinger accuses Rudolph Guihant of bullying as they spar over city leadership during the initial debate. The contest underscored tensions between candidates and the media hype surrounding NYC politics.
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