First blood in Somalia as French troops open fire at checkpoint
In Mogadishu French troops fired on a truckload of Somalis at a checkpoint, killing two and wounding seven, marking the first bloodshed of the U.S.-led mission. The incident comes as American and French forces solidify control over the capital to safeguard food shipments amid ongoing clan fighting and looming relief operations.
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U.S
Baidoa
Care International
CARE
Rhodri Wynn-Pope
Fort Drum
N.Y
Belet Wen
Oddur
Gailassi
Clinton names Bentsen and Wall Street veterans to cabinet
President elect Clinton began forming his economic team selecting Texas Senator Lloyd Bentsen for treasury secretary and five other experienced figures from Congress and Wall Street. Leon Panetta will head the Office of Management and Budget while Robert Rubin joins as economic policy adviser. Roger Altman and Alice Rivlin also join, signaling a business friendly approach.
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Little Rock, Ark
Clinton
Texas
Lloyd Bentsen
Treasury
Wall Street
Congress
Washington
Bentsen
Senate Finance Committee
Leon Panetta
House Budget Committee
Office of Management and Budget
Robert Rubin
Goldman, Sachs & Co
National Economic Council
Roger Altman
Alice Rivlin
Congressional Budget
Snow Clouds Over Gaston as Cold Snap Delays Parade
Forecasters warn of snow mixed with rain and plummeting temperatures in Gaston County through Saturday. The Lowell Christmas parade was postponed to Monday as floats from mountain counties were hindered by snow and residents stayed indoors. Shelters remain full while shoppers stock up, and officials say no major problems are expected beyond the chilly stretch.
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Gastonia
National Weather Service
Gaston County
Lowell
Dean van Pelt
van Pelt
Mickey Champion
Salvation Army
Broad Street
Winter storm threatens North Carolina from mountains to coast
The Associated Press reports a winter storm system forcing preparations across North Carolina from the mountains to the coast. Officials issued winter storm warnings and advisories as sleet and freezing rain gave way to warmer temps in places, with snow possible in northern and central mountains and rain and possible tornadoes in eastern areas.
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Piedmont
Lisa Rash
Watauga County
North Carolina
Abby 4C Bulletin Board Business 2 3B
Classified bulletin highlights local postings including business listings and community notices. Sparse text mentions buy sell trade services and small ads with no clear names or dates due to fragment. The item appears as a generic classified board excerpt from a newspaper page.
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Abby
Firestone mill fate debated as Gaston officials seek reuse
A Gaston County committee weighs options for the former Firestone mill site as a courthouse a tourism draw or loft housing while a county commission reviews vacant buildings to streamline the budget. Graham Bell cites Firestone and the Health Department building on Highland Street as prime spaces.
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Gastonia
Firestone
Gaston County
Commission
Graham Bell
Health Department
Highland Street
Mourning Uses Obscenities at Reporter in Hornets Locker Room
Rookie center Alonzo Mourning directed obscenities at Arlene Voisin of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in the Charlotte Hornets locker room after a loss to Phoenix. Hornets and coach Allan Bristow vow action and an apology, while Mourning dismisses the incident as over.
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Alonzo Mourning
Charlotte Coliseum
Charlotte Hornets
Mourning
Arlene Voisin
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Hornets
Phoenix
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NBA
Ms. Voisin
Charlotte
Allan Bristow
Bristow
Coming Saturday Christmas Celebrations Across Faiths
Christians mark a sacred season with multiple celebrations this Saturday as churches organize services, carols, and community gatherings to observe Christmas. Local denominations, Youth groups, and choirs join in a shared spirit of nativity and giving.
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