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Surprise protest interrupts Underhill plan meeting

John Geluardi Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 15, 2000
Attendees at the Underhill Area Project community open house Monday night at the Unit II Residence Hall on Haste Street were presented with an unscheduled performance protest complete with costumes, sound effects and stage blood. -more-

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Wednesday November 15, 2000

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Wednesday November 15, 2000
Next president must be caretaker of all life -more-

UC panel discusses Florida recount

By Juliet Leyba Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 15, 2000
Instead of grabbing a sandwich and heading for the lawns at lunchtime on Tuesday, many of UC Berkeley’s law students took their brown bags and bottled water and headed for Booth Auditorium at Boalt Law School. -more-

Oakland hostage says he is losing hope

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines — An American held hostage by Muslim rebels for 2 1/2 months in a Philippine jungle said Tuesday he is being kept in chains, has an infection in his leg, and is losing hope he will be released. -more-

Smoke, fire reported at Berkeley High

Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 15, 2000
The Berkeley Fire Department was called to Berkeley High School to investigate a report claiming that the someone had smelled smoke in one of the buildings At about 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, said Deputy Fire Chief Debra Pryor. -more-

FBI says robbery suspect is 38-year-old from Oakland

Bay City News Service
Wednesday November 15, 2000
The Federal Bureau of Investigations today announced that it has arrested a 38-year-old Oakland man suspected in a string of East Bay robberies. -more-

Director of worldwide health network, speaks in Berkeley

Daily Planet Staff Reports
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Court grapples with domestic partner benefits

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Touch screen voting successful, but costly

Bay City News
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Central Valley farmers look to set some federal priorities

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Cop fired for writing novel about department

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Drug agency head appointed after 2-year delay

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Watchdog group criticizes Pac Bell’s repair services

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Students punished after some overdose, pass out in class

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Man convicted of City Hall shooting

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

No murder charges against woman with remains in freezer

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

DMV security lapses many, investigation could result

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Qualcomm creates fund to push technology

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Mandate will remove impurities from water wells

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Politicians endure the waiting game Some seeking post in presidential administrations depend on race outcome

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Lawyers claim parole denial for convicted client is illegal

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

CalPERS trustees to discuss benefits

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Dairy farmers want state to raise milk prices

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

TV diversity makes progress, but not for all minorities

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Critical habitat declared for fish

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Florida deadline past, ballots still being counted

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 15, 2000

Editorials

Community Church’s new leader takes an inclusive approach

By Chason Wainwright Daily Planet Staff
Wednesday November 15, 2000
Some people will drive quite some distance to come to the Northbrae Community Church. The Rev. Ronald Sebring said he came all the way from Independence, Mo. -more-

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