North Korea's mixed threats clash with diplomacy vows
North Korea warned of a holy war and long range missile tests while telling New Mexico Governor Richardson it has no plan to build bombs. Pyongyang withdrew from the NPT, staged a massive rally, and sought improved U S ties. Richardson said talks may lead to official U S North Korea channels.
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New Mexico
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U.N
Han Song Ryul
United States
CNN
State Department
Nancy Beck
Cold winter may keep Lake Erie from freezing this year
NOAA forecasts January to March expect below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures, increasing odds Lake Erie will stay unfrozen. Ice cover remains limited with only shallow areas freezing. experts warn sustained cold is needed by late winter to form a true ice sheet. Lake Erie water levels have fallen about 2.72 feet since 1997 due to open water evaporation.
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Ohio
Ray Asser
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Great Lakes
NOAA
Cynthia Sellinger
Assel
Sellinger
Lake Erie levels hit shipping and ice users hard
In Lorain, low water and sparse ice disrupt industry and environment. Dredging stirs buried pollutants while freighters light-load to ride shallow channels. NOAA says each inch drop costs shippers 11 000 to 22 000 dollars daily. Port director Rick Novak notes reduced cargo movement and more trips. Ice fishermen and recreational drivers also feel the thin ice impact.
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Lorain
Lake Erie
Great Lakes
Cynthia Sellinger
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
McCain Visits Prisoner of War Route in Vietnam
Senator John McCain resumes public appearances with a family tour of Vietnam detailing his POW years and the ongoing U S efforts in Asia. The piece outlines his travel through key sites and discusses broader themes of reconciliation and U S service.
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Sen
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Eight injured in Baumhart and Middle Ridge crash
A three vehicle crash at Baumhart and Middle Ridge Roads left eight people hurt Saturday. An unidentified woman was airlifted to Akron General Hospital. Richard Barnette Jr., 27, Lorain, was treated and released. Christine Kosztyo, 52, Lorain, and Elaine Rahotina, 55, Sheffield Village, were treated and released.
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Ohio Highway Patrol
Akron General Hospital
Medivac
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Lorain
Community Health Partners
Christine Kosztyo
Allen Med
Ical Center
Oberlin
Elaine Rahotina
Sheffield Village
Rachel Ortega
Chronicle
Middle Ridge Roads
Illinois sits death row cleared by governor’s commutations
Gov George Ryan commuted 167 condemned inmates sentences in Illinois the broadest move against capital punishment in decades. He cited arbitrariness and immorality in the system saying he had to act to spare further victims while prosecutors, a successor governor and victims families condemned the decision.
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George Ryan
Illinois
Ryan
Cathy Drobney
Bridget
Robert Turner
Northwestern University
Lawrence C. Marshall
Center
US Supreme Court
Lorain man captured after high speed chase
Dennis Ray Wiley Sr. 55, of East 40th Street, threatened to blow up his home with natural gas and led police on a 110 mph chase through five communities into Cleveland. Neighbors were evacuated during a five hour stand off as police, with other departments, pursued him.
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East 40Th Street
Cleveland
Dennis Ray Wiley Sr
East 40Th
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