Slain man's friend lied about racist policemen
Cecil McCool admitted fabricating key parts of his claim that two black officers ignored his white friend Richard Will’s pleas for a ride before Will was burned to death in Ford Heights Illinois. Will’s death sparked a civil rights question and an ongoing Illinois State Police probe.
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Bipartisan Budget Clash Deepens Over Short-Term Bills
Panetta rejects an immediate deal on two short-term measures while Clinton seeks an Oval Office meeting to resolve the impasse. Republicans push Medicare premium increases as part of a budget plan aiming for a 2002 balanced budget, risking a federal shutdown as agencies run out of spending authority.
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Southern customs and hospitality noted by new residents
Mercedes Benz executive Axel Harries and author Mrs. Hayward discuss Southern differences from Germany and other regions, from Sundays alcohol laws to parking, grits, politeness, and the challenge for newcomers like Duleep Deasthale to break into Birmingham society. The piece highlights the, nuanced boundary between genuine Southern hospitality and friendship.
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Jet carrying 72 passengers makes emergency landing
An American Airlines jetliner with 72 people aboard encountered severe turbulence on approach and made an emergency landing early Sunday. One person was injured during evacuation via inflatable slides as FAA New England spokeswoman Mary Culver confirmed. Passengers removed shoes before landing. photos show Greg Goguen of Connecticut and Dick Whipple of New Hampshire arriving safely.
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Health cigarette innovator from China embraces new market bid
PU DANMING develops a "healthy cigarette" to launch a radically new product. The move signals China's push to redefine consumer health oriented offerings amid rising entrepreneurial zeal and market reform.
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Coast coastlines see rise in water sports related incidents
As surfing, sailboarding and diving multiply the number of people splashing along the U.S. coast, attacks are increasing this year, especially on the East Coast with North Carolina and South Carolina shores noted as susceptible. A U.S. Secret Service report says it has broken up a cellular phone cloning ring in Milwaukee that used duplicate phones to bill customers for calls they did not make.
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FUEL ES Long-Distance Space Travel To Include Plants
Space missions lasting years will include plants to supply food and oxygen. As gravity is absent, botanists must adapt crops for long voyages and closed ecosystems.
Mayors grandchild tops town’s plant closings question
Mayor Bill Wise highlights his newborn grandchild as the town faces two plant closings. In Kings Mountain, former city manager George Wood faces censure from a professional association for meddling after leaving office in March 1994. Burlington Industries terminal in Cramerton marks 60 years with an open house. Volunteers in neon vests work to keep Gastonia clean. Early November snow hints appear this week.
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Gastonia
Wonderboy earns first NASCAR points title as Earnhardt wins
Three items summarize major sports and politics: Dale Earnhardt won the NASCAR race while Jeff Gordon clinched the points championship as Wonderboy. 3C San Francisco flipped a Sunday blowout against Dallas Cowboys. Jim Colbert edged Ray Floyd to win the Senior Tour Championship. The White House warns Panetta that the welfare reform bill risks veto if not altered amid continuing Whitewater disclosures.
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