Congress halts rail strike to end shutdown
Congress moved to end a two day nationwide railroad shutdown amid a weak economy. The House approved a cooling off bill 248 140 and the Senate 87 6 sending it to President Bush for signature. Amtrak service expected to resume with full freight by 48 hours.
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Bear Lady cares for Himalayan cub in Gastonia school halls
Jean Ross a Pleasant Ridge Elementary special education teacher volunteers with wildlife rehabilitator Linda Whitley to care for Himalayan bears like Sassy 20 weeks old. Sassy is playful and persistent, weighing about 250 pounds when grown, and enjoys milk ice cream and cookies.
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Growth Hits 2.7 Percent in First Quarter
Washington reports a 2.7 percent annual growth rate for Q1, the strongest of the Bush era, while officials push modest growth. Labor says unemployment benefits rose to 422,000 in the week ending June 13, and existing home sales fell 1.7 percent to 3.43 million in May. Economists warn of slowing recovery and potential relapse, noting weak orders for manufactured goods and a housing market wobble.
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Gazettes act bulletin board details and weather
Partial text from a local newspaper page includes section references and a hot weather forecast. It lists contact numbers for Gastonia Lincolnton Charlotte and Fox and mentions a partly cloudy forecast with a high near 90 and a low around 69.
Mourning arrives in Charlotte for Nike staged debut with Hornets looming
Alonzo Mourning, the No. 2 pick, flies into Charlotte for Nike appearances before joining the Charlotte Hornets. He spoke of patience and readiness, promising fans a strong on court impact once he debuts. Mourning aims to be a top player and role model, while Henry Williams eyes Spurs move.
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