Saturday, August 16, 2003
Northeast recovering from major blackout: "Air conditioners were humming Saturday and lights blazed again across most of the Northeast following the worst blackout in U.S. history, though getting electricity back didn't help those in Cleveland enjoy clean tap water, and some regions were still experiencing rolling blackouts."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S., Canada to probe cause of blackout: "A federal task force of U.S. and Canadian officials will investigate the power blackout and determine how to keep it from happening again."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Israel agrees to pull out of four towns: "A troubled U.S.-backed Middle East peace plan received a significant boost when Israel agreed to withdraw from four more West Bank towns after an upsurge in violence brought a fragile cease-fire close to the breaking point."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tropical Storm Erika nears Texas border: "Tropical Storm Erika came ashore early Saturday, hitting Brownville's sister city of Matamoros, Mexico, with high winds and heavy rains. The severe weather downed trees and damaged roofs and cars in the Mexican border town, according to television reports."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Ex-Uganda dictator Idi Amin dies: "Idi Amin, who called himself "a pure son of Africa," but whose bizarre and murderous eight years as president of Uganda typified the continent's worst dictatorships, died Saturday. He was believed to be 80."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Judge considers delaying Calif. recall: "The timing of the state's election to recall Gov. Gray Davis was thrown into doubt when a federal judge ordered Monterey County not to send absentee ballots overseas until issues raised by civil rights groups are resolved."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Microsoft braces for new Internet attack: "The second wave of an Internet attack by the "blaster" worm has caused barely a ripple - so far."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Report: Baylor coach asked players to lie: "Former Baylor basketball coach Dave Bliss told players to lie to investigators and say slain teammate Patrick Dennehy paid his tuition by dealing drugs, a newspaper reported Saturday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Elvis fans gather for anniversary vigil: "Several thousand fans of Elvis Presley capped an annual week of parties, concerts and get-togethers with a vigil at the rock 'n' roll legend's home, lighting candles at Graceland's front gates and walking along a long driveway to the grave."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Micheel takes surprise PGA tourney lead: "The last of the major championships is following the script. Little-known Shaun Micheel moved into position to become the fourth first-time major winner this year, birdieing four of his last five holes Friday to take the lead in the PGA Championship."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
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In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
U.S., Canada to probe cause of blackout: "A federal task force of U.S. and Canadian officials will investigate the power blackout and determine how to keep it from happening again."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Israel agrees to pull out of four towns: "A troubled U.S.-backed Middle East peace plan received a significant boost when Israel agreed to withdraw from four more West Bank towns after an upsurge in violence brought a fragile cease-fire close to the breaking point."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Tropical Storm Erika nears Texas border: "Tropical Storm Erika came ashore early Saturday, hitting Brownville's sister city of Matamoros, Mexico, with high winds and heavy rains. The severe weather downed trees and damaged roofs and cars in the Mexican border town, according to television reports."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Ex-Uganda dictator Idi Amin dies: "Idi Amin, who called himself "a pure son of Africa," but whose bizarre and murderous eight years as president of Uganda typified the continent's worst dictatorships, died Saturday. He was believed to be 80."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Judge considers delaying Calif. recall: "The timing of the state's election to recall Gov. Gray Davis was thrown into doubt when a federal judge ordered Monterey County not to send absentee ballots overseas until issues raised by civil rights groups are resolved."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Microsoft braces for new Internet attack: "The second wave of an Internet attack by the "blaster" worm has caused barely a ripple - so far."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Report: Baylor coach asked players to lie: "Former Baylor basketball coach Dave Bliss told players to lie to investigators and say slain teammate Patrick Dennehy paid his tuition by dealing drugs, a newspaper reported Saturday."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Elvis fans gather for anniversary vigil: "Several thousand fans of Elvis Presley capped an annual week of parties, concerts and get-togethers with a vigil at the rock 'n' roll legend's home, lighting candles at Graceland's front gates and walking along a long driveway to the grave."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
Micheel takes surprise PGA tourney lead: "The last of the major championships is following the script. Little-known Shaun Micheel moved into position to become the fourth first-time major winner this year, birdieing four of his last five holes Friday to take the lead in the PGA Championship."
In JuneauEmpire.com: Associated Press
