- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Men Lose, But Rebound Vs. AFA

April 7, 2002

This time, the road was half way kind to the U men's tennis team. The Utes opened Mountain West Conference play this past weekend in Albuquerque, N.M., against New Mexico and Air Force. Versus New Mexico, the Utes lost a close match, 4 3, but then bounced back to beat Air Force 6-1.

Reporter Charged Over Diesel Story

April 7, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?A staff writer for the Deseret News who reported on a diesel fuel spill at his building has been charged with failing to notify the city fire department about the spill. City prosecutors charged Jerry Spangler with a misdemeanor violation of the state's "unauthorized discharges" law.

Massive Oil Spill Infiltrates Coast

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Hinckely Censures Abuse in Church

April 7, 2002

SALT LAKE CITY?As sexual abuse allegations surface against Catholic priests nationwide, Mormon President Gordon B. Hinckley denounced child abuse among members of his faith. "It is a most despicable and tragic and terrible thing," Hinckley said at the faith's 172nd semiannual General Conference.

Americans Protest in Favor of Israel

April 7, 2002

NEW YORK?Thousands of demonstrators filled a city block near the United Nations building on Sunday to support Israel in its military offensive in the West Bank. This weekend people from both sides of the conflict went to the streets protesting nationwide. In Boston, about 3,000 people gathered downtown Sunday for a "Stand with Israel" rally.

Fighting Spreads to Nalbus, Jenin

April 7, 2002

NABLUS, West Bank?Israeli troops fought fierce battles with Palestinians in the West Bank on Sunday, encountering stiff resistance in the crowded Jenin refugee camp and in the winding alleyways of Nablus' Old City. At least 14 Palestinians were killed in Nablus, where dead bodies were sprawled along the streets on the 10th day of Israel's offensive to weed out militants staging deadly terror attacks on its civilians.

Columbia Bombing Kills at Least 12

April 7, 2002

VILLAVICENCIO, Colombia?A car bomb exploded in a provincial capital of Colombia Sunday, killing 12 people, wounding dozens and stoking fears that Colombia's civil war is becoming one of indiscriminate terrorist attacks. A small explosive device had gone off minutes earlier, attracting people who were in surrounding bars and restaurants.

Britain Plans to Back U.S. Policy Toward Iraq

April 7, 2002

COLLEGE STATION, Texas?British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in the strongest signal yet that he would back U.S. military action against Iraq, said Sunday that Saddam Hussein must allow weapons inspectors into his country "any time, any place the international community demands" or face consequences.

Quote of the Date

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"Hopefully they can take it to the next level."

track Team Travels to BYU Invitational for Meet Saturday

April 5, 2002

After a good start to the season, the U track & field outdoor team will head south to Provo to compete in the BYU Invitational, starting Saturday. However, the talent pool will be diluted, as many of the runners that would compete in the tournament for the Cougars are heading to Texas or Stanford for more elite races.