Independence Day crowds rise after attacks
Bigger Fourth of July crowds and heightened security are planned nationwide for the holiday. Authorities in Philadelphia and Boston prepare for large gatherings, with the FBI instructing field offices to monitor events. Residents express renewed patriotism as the nation unites in the aftermath of the Sept. 12 attacks.
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Flags Fly Off Shelves As Fourth of July Nears
Elyria stores report surging flag sales with Home Depot handling 140 to 12 flags daily and Ames Department Store down to a few small flags. Managers cite strong patriotic demand and rapid turnover after recent shipments, reflecting heightened Independence Day spirit.
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Court bans recitation of Pledge of Allegiance in public schools
A federal appeals court ruled that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools is unconstitutional due to the phrase "under God" added in 1954. The decision, if upheld, would bar the pledge in nine Western states and provokes criticism over other patriotic expressions tied to religion in public life.
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Cooler air moves in with weekend warmup ahead
National Weather Service Cleveland says a Canadian cold front brings thunderstorms and cooler highs near 79 today with a 62 degree low tonight. Despite Wednesday reaching 93 degrees, the region remains below the 102 degree June 26, 1988 record. Temperatures rebound to the low 90s by early next week, with 82 anticipated Friday and 86 by Saturday, then 89 by Monday.
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NASA to dismantle Plum Brook reactor site in Sandusky area
The Plum Brook facility near Sandusky, once hosting a 60 megawatt reactor, is being decommissioned after three decades of inactivity. Security fences and radiation monitoring frame a 27 acre site as NASA tears out contaminated interiors and digs soil to three feet, aiming to return land for safe use.
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Judge Denies Overnight Visit for Punsalan Case
Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Thomas W. Janas ruled on Wednesday that Ricardo Punsalan cannot return to Lorain County for overnight visits. The decision follows a request from a mental hospital and concerns about public safety as Punsalan, found not guilty by reason of insanity in his father Ernesto Punsalan’s 1994 death, nears a potential move toward nonsecure status.
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North Coast Behavioral Health Care System
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Yasser Arafat Declares Run in Re-Election Bid
In a bold move Arafat announces plans to seek another term despite mounting pressure from world leaders and his own party. The decision follows continued regional turmoil and questions about leadership stability in the state.
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Wall Street recovers as WorldCom scandal shocks markets
Stocks steadied after a volatile day sparked by WorldCom's $3.8 billion in expenses and accounting turmoil. The Dow dipped early but finished down only about 6.7 points at 9120.11 while the Nasdaq rose 5.34 to 1429.33 and the S&P slid 2.61. AT&T SBC and Sprint fluctuated. AOL Time Warner denied forecast cuts, aiding a late rally. Market observers warned of possible further capitulation before a potential bottom.
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