Sen. Thurmond dies

Sen. Thurmond dies
k STROM THURMOND, the longest-serving U.S. senator, died Thursday at 100.
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Teens, here's howto look for great job
k CAPITALIZING ON talents or knowledge is a strategy that has helped many teenagers in the Valley find jobs.
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LOCAL
A better firecracker
k FIREWORKS SAFETY has improved; accidents are down and sales are up.
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POLITICS
Between the linesof Traficant letter
k A LETTER THOUGHT to have been written from prison by former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. says one thing and means another, writes David Skolnick in his weekly political column. PAGE A5
ENTERTAINMENT
Monica's back
k R & amp;B SINGER MONICA, 22, has emerged from personal tragedies with her serene demeanor, positive vibe and trademark sassy attitude intact in her new hit album.
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SPORTS
The chosen one
k LEBRON JAMES was chosen No. 1 in the NBA draft Thursday and strode onstage in an all-white suit, appropriate garb for a player expected to be the savior of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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WEATHER
Partly cloudy
k PARTLY CLOUDY tonight and Saturday. Lows tonight in the upper 50s. Chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday. Highs in the upper 70s. PAGE A14