U.S. rejects Libyan compensation deal on Pan Am 103
Washington says Libya’s 2.7 billion offer to families of 270 victims is not the final word on sanctions. State officials say the package, about 10 million per family, hinges on U.N. and U.S. actions and full Libyan disclosure and responsibility. Survivors react with outrage or cautious acceptance as sanctions steps are outlined.
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Everglades Drilling Deal Draws Bush Backlash and Praise
President Bush propones 235 million in federal funds to shield Florida Everglades and beaches from oil and gas drilling. The accord includes a 120 million buyout to the Collier family and a 115 million settlement to halt drilling near Pensacola, prompting mixed political and environmental reactions.
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Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Big Cypress National Preserve
Everglades National Park
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Bob Hope turns 99 as nation pays tribute in LA
Legendary humorist Bob Hope marks 99 with a private Toluca Lake celebration and a new honor. President Bush signs into law a Bob Hope Veterans Chapel dedication at a national Los Angeles cemetery. Dolores Hope and public figures attend low key events as Hope remains frail but cheerful.
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Cleanup's end brings hollow comfort for missing victims families
The World Trade Center ceremony marking the end of the cleanup focuses on the empty stretcher symbolizing unrecovered remains. Families like Steven Campbell and Beverly Eckert express ongoing grief and longing for funeral closure as remains identified or found. An estimated 1,092 of 2,823 victims have been identified, with about 19,550 body parts recovered, and DNA testing ongoing.
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Staten Island
New York City
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N.Y
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Explorer Ballard reports promising but inconclusive PT 109 find
The search for JFK’s PT 109 yielded a promising but inconclusive result near Giza in the Solomon Islands. Robert Ballard’s team located wreckage said to be the patrol boat, though details await naval expert review and National Geographic statements.
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