
Spelling Counts in New Congressional Rep Criteria
Capitol Hill--Iowans and Ohioans will soon see their governmental presence shrink, while residents of Massachusetts and Connecticut will gain much more political clout when new representation rules are put into effect in January 2006.
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Saudi Arabia Erupts Into War of Succession over Death of King Fahd, Shuts Off Oil Exports
RIYADH (AFP)-The price of crude oil has hit US$493 a barrel after a war of succession for the Saudi Arabian Crown quickly erupted following the death of King Fahd on August 1.
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Paris Hilton Has Comeback
Hollywood and Paris, France--At a mere twenty-four years old, Paris Hilton is making the first of what is sure to be many, many happy comebacks, having just signed up for another of what would appear to be a seemingly endless season of "The Simple Li...
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AF of "L", CIO to divide vowels, consonants
Detroit -- In the union's most history-making event since the Hoffa dissappearance, today leaders of the AFL-CIO announced a breakup, with vowels and consonants to be split evenly between the groups.
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