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UN food program finds hunger crisis in Zimbabwean countryside; some survive on wild fruits
Associated Press WriterJOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) _ Some rural Zimbabweans facing one of the hungriest years they could remember have been forced to live on a meal a day and in some cases only on wild fruits, the U.N. food aid agency said Thursday. The World Food...Tags: National Government, Robert Mugabe, Richard Lee, Charity, Democracy
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HARTFORD: Laundry Fire Displaces Eight Residents
Friday night's fire at the Sunshine Laundry on Maple Avenue displaced three families whose apartments were next to the laundry, and the American Red Cross provided temporary housing. Volunteers from the Charter Oak Chapter of the American Red Cross...Tags: Charity
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The superstars of cuisine judge at Epcot this weekend
Sentinel ColumnistWe're smack dab in the middle of the 13th annual celebration of the American family table. Whether it's dinner, breakfast or a weekend brunch, you have multiple opportunities to catch up with your busy bunch. If you need some inspiration, check out our...Tags: Ceremonies, Society, Disasters, Hurricanes, Charlie Trotter
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South Florida Homestyle: Decorate with Eva Mendes bedding
Many of us know Miami native Eva Mendes as an actress and Revlon spokesmodel who has graced the covers of Ocean Drive, Esquire and Latina.
Now the Cuban-American star has joined the ranks of Cindy Crawford and Jacyln Smith in the home furnishings biz....Tags: Cindy Crawford, Beach Vacations, Eva Mendes, House and Home, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida)
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Never too old to volunteer
247-4538If you're wondering what do after you retire, you might wish to consider Pat Kockritz's avocation: traveling around the world for the American Red Cross. At 82, Kockritz enjoys being the messenger for the American Red Cross, but she doesn't always...Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Hurricane Ike, Kentucky, Disasters, Hurricanes
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Community events
The Rhythm Kings will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, part of the free Rhythms on the Riverwalk concert series. Bring blankets and/or lawn chairs for seating. Food will be available for purchase. For more information,...Tags: Christianity, Road Transportation, Consumers, Disasters, Christopher Newport University
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Highlights of Democrats' offshore drilling, budget measure
Offshore drilling, budget measure Here are highlights of a Democratic bill that would lift a moratorium on more offshore oil drilling and provide funding for federal agencies after the 2009 budget year that starts Oct. 1. The bill would: Offshore...Tags: National Government, Budgets and Budgeting, National Security, Hurricane Preparedness, Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Cell phone, Internet threats stir copycat fears in Finland after school massacre
Associated Press WriterKAUHAJOKI, Finland (AP) _ Panic spread among students in Finland on Thursday as threatening text messages and Internet postings raised fears of new attacks mimicking a deadly school rampage. Worried children and parents jammed telephone help lines and...Tags: Karl Ritter, Murder, Internet, Emergency Incidents, Crimes
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Web, text threats stoke copycat fears in Finland
Associated PressKAUHAJOKI, Finland — Panic spread among students in Finland on Thursday as threatening text messages and Internet postings raised fears of new attacks mimicking a deadly school rampage. Worried children and parents jammed telephone help lines,...Tags: Internet, Murder, Crimes, Police Arrests, Police
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Top UN aid official visits a mud-encased Haitian city to attract desperately needed aid
Associated Press WriterGONAIVES, Haiti (AP) _ The U.N. World Food Program's director flew to a Haitian city still encased in mud Friday to draw global attention to the ongoing disaster that has enormously complicated the country's struggle to feed itself. The WFP said it has...Tags: United Nations, National Government, Disasters, Tropical Storms, Natural Disasters
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$26 million grant given to Carroll relief group
A Carroll County-based aid organization has secured more than $26 million in funding from the World Bank to help build a health system in south Sudan, one of the most disease-ravaged, impoverished areas of Africa, officials at the nonprofit agency said....Tags: Civil Unrest, Peace Negotiations, Medical Services, International Economic Institution, Diplomacy
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WORLD & NATION: ABROAD
Al-Qaida threatened major new attacks in Afghanistan and dismissed setbacks in Iraq, vowing to continue its fight in a video marking the Sept. 11 attack, released Friday more than a week after the anniversary. The lag in release, apparently due to...Tags: Crimes, Police Arrests, Terrorism, Police, Tropical Storms
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