Deficit Amendment Cleared for House Vote After Discharge Petition
In Washington the bid to balance the federal budget moves toward a House vote. Bush helped marshal support by rallying 16 previously uncommitted lawmakers to sign a discharge petition, freeing the measure from the Judiciary Committee.
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Congress pushes swift DWI bill to Senate for quick sign
Congress moves to finish action on a DWI law boosting state penalties. The House approved a three year 125 million grant plan to aid tougher drunken driving laws, aiming for White House endorsement before recess. Senate sponsor Pell says the chamber will adopt the House version.
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Irwin to lead another search for Noahs Ark
Former astronaut James Irwin launches a third expedition to locate Noahs Ark on a high Turkish mountain near the Russian border. A six man team, including members previously on August and September efforts, flew to the eastern Mediterranean to search for the biblical vessel.
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Philadelphia unions negotiate to avert newspaper strike
Philadelphia Newspapers Inc. and eight unions met into the early hours seeking a settlement for the Inquirer and Daily News. PNI spokesman Bill Broome said steady progress and that non-economic issues were resolved while negotiators worked on the economic package at the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service offices.
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FCC refuses WTCO FM call change to WSEX on taste grounds
In Arlington Heights FCC denies WTCO FM request to rename as WSEX amid claims of bad taste. FCC spokeswoman says all similar requests denied. station plans appeal. In El Paso, Jarvis Garrett sues Farah Manufacturing to stop use of Pat Garrett name on jeans claiming sole rights to his father's name.
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Self-described terrorist arrested after 100 mph chase
Ronald Floyd White, 38, described as a political terrorist, was arrested after police pinned his vehicle on a south Texas highway following a 30 minute pursuit that exceeded 100 mph. Two officers were injured. White faces an aggravated kidnapping warrant in the abduction and live burial of Michael Baucom, 21, of Santa Fe. Baucom was held for ransom, later freed, and three others arrested. White is hospitalized with an undisclosed illness and to be jailed in Cameron County.
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Marines land to reinforce peacekeeping at Beirut airport
A second Marine unit shores up the Beirut peacekeeping force as air traffic resumes at the city’s airport for the first time since the Israel invasion. About 350 Marines on ships near the shore join 800 already ashore, with additional flights and arrivals planned.
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Mary Martin Returns to Work on Over Easy Show
Mary Martin resumed her television program at KQED TV amid welcome banners and Texas roses after injuries from a Sept accident. Janet Gaynor and Paul Gregory were also hurt. Gaynor remains hospitalized while Martin was released from San Francisco General two weeks post crash. Ben Washer, 76, died when a van hit a taxi carrying Martin and others. driver Robert Cato, 38, faces manslaughter and drunken driving charges.
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Snow Buries Rockies And Reno In 93-Year Snowfall
Weather summary reports more than two feet of snow in the Rockies with Reno Nevada recording its first snow in 93 years. A cold front also brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to northwest Iowa, while Snowbird Utah saw over a foot of snow in 24 hours. National Weather Service issued travel advisories for Nevada Wyoming and Utah mountains as roads iced and visibility dropped.
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Hurricane Paul devastates parts of Mexico causing evacuations
Hurricane Paul slashed into mainland Mexico forcing about 5 000 people to flee to the mountains after reportedly killing five. The Baja California peninsula saw at least 3 000 homeless as gale winds knocked out power and phones in Sinaloa state. The state capital Culiacan and nearby towns suffered outages, while conditions included 65 percent humidity at 8 p.m. and an air pollution index of 30 with good air quality.
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