Floods and High Winds Hit Appalachia and Kentucky
Heavy rain and rapid snowmelt caused floods in West Virginia forcing evacuations and road closures while eastern Kentucky faced deadly high winds that killed two and injured ten. Shelters opened in several counties as authorities investigated possible tornado or straight line wind damage near Athol.
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Families visit Station nightclub ruins in Rhode Island tragedy
Dozens of victims’ families walk the charred rubble of The Station nightclub to pray and say goodbye as the death toll rises to 97. Gov. Carcieri orders a five mile privacy zone and notes 11 more identifications bringing total identified to 42. The fire, sparked by pyrotechnics, engulfed the 300 plus crowd within minutes as investigators scrutinize the blaze.
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Ohio braces for floods as snowstorm adds to inundation
Flood fears grow in southern Ohio as rain and warmer air push water levels higher. Northwestern counties face 5 to 8 inches of snow with strong winds and near zero visibility. Meteorologist Kirk Lombardy of the National Weather Service warns of worsening conditions statewide.
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Iraq delays on Al Samoud 2 dismantling decision
Iraq has not yet decided on the U N order to destroy its Al Samoud 2 missile program by week’s end. Lt Gen Hossam Amin says Baghdad is serious about solving the issue and seeks a peaceful resolution without U S interference. Blix, in Time interview, questions Iraq’s credibility amid U S pressure for action.
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Trek for the troops: Soldiers get impromptu reunion
Fargo residents organize a 15 hour bus trip for about 60 family members to Fort Carson Colorado to visit the North Dakota National Guard 142nd Engineer Battalion soldiers on a three day break. Families raise funds and support includes tickets paid by volunteers to ease travel costs. The 142nd Battalion serves general construction from carpentry to airstrip building and had 645 of 700 soldiers called to active duty last month the largest call up in state history.
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Oberlin selects site for public works center project
Oberlin officials pick a site for a new public works center and plan to spend $600,000 on construction and related costs. The project aims to modernize city services and improve operations for local public works staff.
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Springsteen Dominates Grammys as Norah Jones Leads
Bruce Springsteen wins three Grammys for The Rising at Madison Square Garden where the show returns to New York. Norah Jones collects five awards including song of the year for Dont Know Why and best pop vocal album for Come Away With Me. The Dixie Chicks win best country album for Home. Eminem Coldplay India Arie and Nelly repeat as winners.
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