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March 11, 2003
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Marvels of culture -- and medicine
[Times photo: Ken Helle]
Two children from war-torn Kosovo get a taste of American life and news about their heart problems. One child's mother hears good news; the other child has an appointment for surgery. |
Mary Jo Melone: Finding his muse for stanzas of war protest
Peter Meinke is a poet. This makes him a kind of magician. He sees what other people don't see. He puts what he sees into words, rarely a lot of words, just some carefully chosen ones.
Top stories
Deal to sell Florida Water Services is off
Amid an injunction and suits from governments around the state, the $492-million pact dissolves.
Cashing in on Matsui-mania
The Japanese media have converged on spring training to cover the New York Yankees new outfielder, Japanese superstar Hideki Matsui. And bay area residents are loving it.
Ex-priest gets 30 years for sexual abuse
Richard Pollard, arrested in August on eight charges of sexual battery, is put away for decades-old abuse.
USF says researcher harassed student
An internal report says the leader of Roskamp Institute pursued employees and harassed a graduate student.
Stadium takeover may cause problems
TAMPA -- Property Appraiser Rob Turner has told Hillsborough County commissioners that their plan to take over ownership of Raymond James Stadium may present more problems than they realize.
Military news
Air Force Airman Joseph S. Michael graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
South Pinellas headlines
Sergeant can't avoid long arm of lawn enforcement
North Pinellas headlines
Was fan abused, or properly subdued?
Experts: Officer acted properly
Pop giant to help hospitals
A big message touts the city
Equipment stolen from European team
Voters will pick mayor in Belleair Bluffs today
Motive for man's slaying gets murkier
Oldsmar candidates make their last rounds
Condo owners file suit in fire last June
Fiancee stays silent in man's stabbing death
Driver turns herself in to face DUI charges
Former area preps leading a surprise charge by Bulls
Letters:
Practice safe driving, yield to emergency vehicles
Hillsborough headlines
Candidates for mayor meet in debate tonight
Caregiver takes plea deal in child's death
Family speaks for victim of rage
Custody could have saved man
Ex-officer sentenced in ecstasy deal
Man's body found on roadside
Authorities retrieve body from alligator's clutches
Ernest Hooper: Sanchez's 2nd half; makeovers for anchors
News of Florida
Bill may put a stop to inmate drivers
Panther death offers hope
Man pounds 10-foot gator with rock to free child
3 from Tampa are on panel to protect bases
Around the state: Big boom set in bomb test
Legislature: Bill alters law on autopsy photos
Bill puts limits on suits against some polluters
How many classrooms? 2,602, new data say
Nursing home showdown begins
Hurricane forecast gains 2 days
Cops to chat with Heimlich hoaxer
Family fights over boys who killed dad
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