Leander Man Takes Squad Car, then Shot by Troopers

Nicotine on a Stick?
A Georgia pharmacist says he's come up with just the right fix to help people "lick" the smoking habit. They're called Nicostop lollipops. Each contains a certain amount of nicotine to gradually reduce your addiction.
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(Posted October 5, 2000 @ 8:10 a.m.)

LCRA Issues Boil Water Order
The Lower Colorado River Authority has issued a boil water notice for several areas in western Travis County. Officials aren't sure if the water is actually contaminated, but say residents should take precautions.
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(Updated October 4, 2000 @ 9 p.m.)

Gore, Bush Clash Over Tax Cuts
Neither George W. Bush nor Al Gore is expressing any regrets about last night's debate. Bush tells ABC he thinks he handled most of the questions as well as he possibly could have. Gore calls it a "good exchange."
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(Updated October 4, 2000 @ 10:12 a.m.)

Diabetes Declared An Epidemic
This summer, the Centers for Disease Control declared a diabetes epidemic. The number of Americans with the condition is rising sharply particularly people with type-two, or non-insulin dependent diabetes.
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(Posted October 4, 2000 @ 9:45 a.m.)

Gas Prices Probably To Rise
If you think oil and gas prices are high now, listen up, News 36 has new predictions on what prices you'll see at your local pump in the near future.
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(Posted October 3, 2000 @ 11:45 p.m.)

Downtown Condos Being Built
Imagine living downtown in the same building you work in and shop in. It's an idea smart growth proponents have been pushing for years. Now it's about to be a reality right here in an Austin on the move.
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(Posted October 3, 2000 @ 5:35 p.m.)

Belize Beaten By Hurricane Keith
Hurricane Keith has pounded the Yucatan Peninsula for days with incredible winds and several feet of rain. The Central American country of Belize has been hit hardest. Some Austin residents have been anxiously waiting to hear from their loved ones.
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(Posted October 3, 2000 @ 5:35 p.m.)

Faulkner Wants Decreased Admissions
The University of Texas is trying to decrease its numbers. President Larry Faulkner has proposed a new admission plan.
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(Posted October 3, 2000 @ 12:16 p.m.)

Playmate Trial Underway
The trial of former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith's battle for a large chunk of her late husband's estate is under way. They're fighting for a piece of the fortune of late oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II.
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(Posted October 3, 2000 @ 11:52 a.m.)

Gore And Bush Square Off Tonight
Al Gore and George W. Bush will square off in the first of three presidential debates on Tuesday, October 3 in Boston. Polls show this to be the closest presidential race in more than a decade.
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(Posted October 3, 2000 @ 11:35 a.m.)

Protecting Your Baby From SIDS
There's no way to completely protect your baby from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), but a new study reveals a risk factor many parents have never heard.
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(Posted October 3, 2000 @ 8:15 a.m.)