Debate crowns Bush winner amid Ferraro clash in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia the vice presidential debate pitted Bush and Ferraro in a sharp exchange on terrorism and policy. An AP panel deemed Bush the winner, with four experts calling it outright and one a close result. Public polls echoed Bush as the favored participant, while Mondale previously outshone Reagan in a prior debate.
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IRA Bomb Strikes Thatcher Hotel in Brighton
A bombing at the Grand Hotel in Brighton rocked a Conservative Party conference. Two people were killed and 24 injured, including Norman Tebbit and John Wakeham. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was unharmed. The IRA claimed the attack as aimed at Britain’s cabinet and warped actions in Northern Ireland. A Sinn Fein pseudonym signed the message.
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More foggy weekend forecast swirls into the 70s
A breezy weather note flags heavy fog in the morning and a Saturday climb into the 70s. The forecast mentions lingering mist and mild conditions likely across the area, with no major rain expected.
State weighs detergent additive linked to cancer risks
Procter and Gamble seeks approval for a new detergent additive to improve cleaning, while New York environmental officials warn it could contaminate water supplies after washing. A Thursday public hearing at the State Fairgrounds in Geddes was the final of six meetings before a state decision.
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Lottery jackpot splits as Cayuga County ticket wins 2.7m
A Cayuga County Lotto ticket wins 2.7 million and shares an 8.1 million jackpot with two Queens sisters. The winner remains anonymous while the state lottery reveals the numbers drawn Wednesday. Four Cayuga County stores sold tickets, none yet identified. one clerk reports customers seeking the big win all day.
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Air Force rounds up senators in debt limit standoff
Washington AP reported planes were sent to fetch missing senators who left the capital amid a protracted session. The Senate rejected a $241 billion debt limit increase, raising the ceiling to 1.824 trillion while the Treasury was blocked at 1.573 trillion, prompting a new day of brinksmanship and a 1 a.m. adjournment.
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