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| NRA Set To Sway Public Opinion CHARLOTTE, NC - During the 2001 annual meeting of the National Rifle Association, NRA president Charleton Heston announced this year's new public awareness strategy. Starting with the Superbowl in January of 2002, the NRA will be running television ads to inform the public of their rights as a United States citizen. Full Story » Midwest Mystery Closer To Solution NEW YORK - A hitherto unknown geographical area calling itself the "Midwest" actually exists, declares a press release from an organization calling itself "The Association of Cities, Cornfields and Other Places in the Upper Middle Part of the Country." Full Story » Biological Attack Thwarted in Midwest CHICAGO - As the windy city was waking to an autumn morning, the FBI was busy taking five suspected terrorists into custody on October 4th. Working on a lead from an undisclosed informant, FBI agents, along with members of the Chicago Police Department, rounded up five men who have been identified as members of the terrorist organization headed by Osama bin Laden. Full Story » Separation Of Church And State Hits Highest Court EXCLUSIVE - With the banning of prayer in school, the removal of the ten commandments from a Pennsylvania courthouse, and the recent attempt to re-revise the Pledge of Allegience, the question of freedom of religion and the separation of church and state has many in the nation in an uproar. Full Story » | New York Settles Molemen Labor Dispute NEW YORK - After weeks of tense negotiations, New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani announced that the city has reached an agreement with the Sewer Worker's Union, bringing long-sought relief to millions in the Big Apple. Full Story » New Book Rekindles Lewinsky Controversy WASHINGTON, DC - Even though out of office for over nine months, former president Bill Clinton is once again under scrutiny for his sexual trespasses. Brought to light by a new book by author Krixon, it seems that Clinton had relied not only on his power and office to obtain sexual favors, but he also enlisted the help of other-worldly beings. Full Story » Catholic Orphanage Coddles Kiddies CHICAGO - While rumors and allegations abound in the Catholic Church, one priest stills tries to make a difference in the lives of children. Father Phillip Muldoon of St. Bruno's Church of the Immaculate Congestion is spearheading the recreation of an old Catholic favorite - the orphanage. Full Story » | Florida Preteen "Very Very Very Sorry" For Murdering Teachers WEST PALM BEACH, FL - A 14-year-old Florida boy said on Thursday he was "very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very sorry" he shot to death his favorite teacher, his guidance counselor, three lunch ladies and the badminton coach on the last day of school. Full Story » Nation Fears Flag Shortage VALLEY FORGE, PA - Due to the increase in patriotism brought about by September 11th's terrorist attacks, many flag manufacturers are pushing employees for increased production. Full Story » Popeil Throws Hat Into Ring BOCA RATON, FL - Inventor and Ronco president Ron Popeil has announced his run for presidential office in 2004, with campaign ads to start as early as spring of 2003. Full Story » |