MUST Ministries struggle to keep shelves stocked with food 05/12/2008
MARIETTA - The shelves of the large donation center of MUST Ministries in Marietta are typically filled with food items to give to those in need. But about three weeks ago, staff and volunteers of the 35-year-old faith-based organization noticed they had become unusually bare.
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Storm system inflicts misery 05/12/2008
SENECA, Mo. - Stunned survivors picked through the little that was left of their communities Sunday after tornadoes tore across the Plains and South, killing at least 22 people in three states and leaving behind a trail of destruction and stories of loss.
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Clinton’s fall from grace 05/12/2008
WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton began her presidential quest armed with talent, tenacity, fame, money, connections and a team that knew how to win.
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Troops met with empty mailboxes 05/12/2008
SAN FRANCISCO - When Maulit Shelat heard about the Bush administration's plan to pump up the economy by sending out stimulus checks, he sat down with his wife and drew up a list of priorities: first up, remodeling the bathroom.
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Officials: One dead in Ga. 05/12/2008
ATLANTA - Authorities say one person is dead after severe storms cut a swath through Georgia, downing trees and damaging homes and businesses in at least 19 counties.
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2 dead in Ga. weekend storms 05/12/2008
ATLANTA (AP) — Thousands remained without power Monday, a day after severe storms cut a swath through Georgia, killing two, downing trees and damaging homes and businesses. Georgia Power Co. spokesman Jeff Wilson said 45,000 customers remained without electricity Monday, including 1,600 in the metro Atlanta area. Most of the outages were in Macon. Wilson said he could not provide a timetable for when the power might be restored as long as the wind continued to gust. In west Georgia, officials canceled classes for Carroll County students Monday because of storm damage.
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Grads get their day 05/11/2008
MARIETTA - Lee Rhyant, Lockheed Martin executive vice president and general manager, is a well-respected business leader in Marietta. However, as the son of sharecroppers, success wasn't assured, as he was raised in a Florida migrant camp and was once told by his mother at Christmas that there would be no presents for him and his eight siblings.
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Is Mother’s Day aging gracefully? 05/11/2008
GRAFTON, W.Va. - On this 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world's most celebrated holidays probably wouldn't be pleased with all the flowers, candy or gifts.
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On the verge of history 05/11/2008
WASHINGTON - The amazement was on their faces. Hundreds waited for Barack Obama on that evening in South Carolina, 15 weeks ago, to claim victory - a surprising victory, surprisingly large.
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Storms kill 11 in Midwest 05/11/2008
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Thunderstorms and tornadoes tore across the nation's heartland Saturday evening, killing at least 11 people, mangling buildings and trapping people in rubble in areas still reeling from other recent bouts with severe weather.
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