- The Daily Utah Chronicle

U Researchers Study Increase in Road Rage

November 12, 2001

More cars clog the streets while sprawling roads creep outward, and the pressure to hurry from point A to B climbs. Frustrations begin to simmer, and aggressive driving?even violent road rage?can boil...

Plane Crash Most Likely Accidental

November 12, 2001

WASHINGTON?An accident rather than terrorism probably caused an American Airlines jet to plunge into a neighborhood in New York, federal officials said Monday. Investigators focused on an engine that fell away from the doomed plane. The investigators swiftly reviewed the plane's maintenance records, but initially found "nothing indicative of a specific problem," said director Marion Blakey of the National Transportation Safety Board.

Issues May Start New WTO Talks

November 12, 2001

DOHA, Qatar?With a deadline looming, movement on two issues important to the United States raised hopes Monday that the World Trade Organization would clinch a deal allowing a new round of global trade talks to start. Progress was reported on the text of a document that would assure poor countries that WTO rules protecting patents on pharmaceuticals developed by big drug companies in the West don't prevent them from responding to public health crises like AIDS.

Israelis Arrest 45 Residents, Kill 1

November 12, 2001

TEL, West Bank?In a 10 hour raid Monday on a Palestinian village, Israeli troops killed an Islamic militant and arrested 45 residents, including 16 on Israel's wanted list. Israel also continued to hold parts of two Palestinian towns in the northern part of the West Bank.

Forces Break Through Taliban Front Lines

November 12, 2001

KABUL, Afghanistan?Opposition forces broke through Taliban front lines Monday and pushed into the hills above the capital, Kabul, rushing south on a string of stunning victories in northern Afghanistan. The ruling Islamic militia circled the mile-high city with tanks to defend against an all out assault.

Spanish-Speaking Teens Mentor Kids

November 12, 2001

PROVO?Spanish-speaking teen-agers at Timpview High School are being sought out to help mentor younger students. The 35 high school students are assigned to schools within Provo School District to tutor other Spanish-speaking students. Jose Enriquez, the program coordinator, said the mentors fill an important role.

Not a Bad Way to Earn Two Credits

By By C.J. Whittaker • November 12, 2001

As part of the Parks, Recreation and Tourism course entitled "Backpack Lake Powell Area," I ended my school week hiking in Southern Utah. First, we met in a classroom a week before to discuss the trip and choose topics for a report that had to be given during the trip.