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Saturday, April 20, 2002
Earthquake jolts Northeast
NEW YORK – An earthquake felt from Maine to Maryland rattled the Northeast on this morning with a magnitude of 5.1, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake hit just before 7 a.m. about 15 miles southwest of Plattsburgh, in northern New York. There were no immediate reports of injuries, but damaged homes and roadways were reported in New York and Vermont. AP updates | USGS bulletin
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As passengers recount being tossed and trapped, they now worry about how they will get home. Story
Inspectors assess damage to the lounge car Friday at the site of the Amtrak Auto Train derailment near Crescent City. Authorities were focusing on the possibility that a "sun kink," a buckle in the tracks caused by heat, caused the crash.
[Times photo - Douglas R. Clifford]
A four-year, $8-million extension is expected to be announced today to keep FB in Tampa Bay. Story
Culverhouse gift is payback for the past Story |
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WORLD&NATION
Hamas threatens deadlier explosions
The group responsible for many suicide bombings says it will start using weapons-grade explosives in its attacks. Story
OPINION and COLUMNS
Editorial: Hearings should be open
Editorial: Moving forward as busing ends
Letters: Bishop's policies clearly uphold laws of the state
Lucy Morgan: Tired of soft talk, will Bush reach for big stick?
Sandra Thompson: Answers are elusive in tragedy's aftermat
WORLD&NATION
Hamas threatens deadlier explosions
TAMPA BAY
Recipe for success
Catholic principal denies allegation
Surgeon lands in trouble again
Church's leading foes split bitterly
Hasty remodeling project costs taxpayers $1.1-million
Cost of school choice soars
BUSINESS
Cruise line to pay fine for pollution
Business digest
Bay area work force shrinking
Condos' premiums, risk may rise
President of Enron resigning
Stampede expected for new Internet address
SPORTS
Alstott, Bucs agree to deal
Bucs play a waiting game with draft
Culverhouse gift is payback for the past
Long game ends with short bunt, Rays loss
Fresh faces, new enthusiasm
Now comes hard part for Harvick: control
STATE
Cranes close a historic circle
Wreck a 'terrifying' ordeal
ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT
No fond farewell
Side show
Concrete Blonde more vital than ever
In the news
PASCO
Plan calls for manufactured homes ban
Fire crew might join county
HERNANDO
Parent killer gets life, no parole
Sheriff to review sex offender policy
CITRUS
Questions pile up over school land deal
Former sheriff joins campaign for state House
FLORIDIAN
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The governor asked, so we're offering our two cents' worth on the design of a commemorative state quarter, coming out in 2004. Story
[Times art: Brandon Jeffords]
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FLORIDIAN
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Remodeling projects keep contractors busy, with businesses reporting no slowdown since Sept. 11. Story.
[Times photo: Dirk Shadd]
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Cost of school choice soars
Busing students under the plan will increase costs at least $7.49-million under two options. The good news: Hubs are out. Story
TAMPA BAY
Hasty remodeling project costs taxpayers $1.1-million
Swiftmud fixes up a moldy office building at a cost nearly twice what private business would pay. Story
Recipe for success
Step one: Bring in a celebrity chef. A Riverview woman wins that opportunity and hosts dinner for eight guests. Story
Catholic principal denies allegation
The principal of St. Petersburg Catholic High School, accused of abusing a boy nearly 20 years ago, has been cleared by church officials. Story
SPORTS
Long game ends with short bunt, Rays loss
O'S 6, RAYS 5 (14): Bobby Smith's home run in the 13th inning ties it, but Baltimore wins it on a squeeze by backup catcher Brook Fordyce. Story
Bucs play a waiting game with draft
With no chance to trade its way into higher rounds, Tampa Bay is focused on finding the best possible 86th pick. Story
Fresh faces, new enthusiasm
The Storm has restocked, and the "locker-room lawyers" won't be missed. Story
STATE
Cranes close a historic circle
Whooping cranes led to Florida by men make it home on their own. An expert calls it "a new day for conservation." Story
BUSINESS
Bay area work force shrinking
A new study shows a loss of more than 8,000 jobs from March 2001. Still, the region's job market continues to outpace the state and nation. Story
Stampede expected for new Internet address
Domains ending in the .us suffix can be registered starting Wednesday. Story
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