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Local Stories  January 12, 2007

Ice-fishing in hot water this winter

Jeremy Haberman

Blame global warming or the weather pattern known as El Niño, but something fishy is dogging the American ice-fishing industry. Comparatively balmy winters have meant unstable ice sheets, putting a damper on the pastime.

- CF

| New York Times | Green Bay Press Gazette |

Polish Catholic Church admits Soviet-spy ties

Known for its resistance to communism during Soviet rule, the Polish Catholic Church was met with consternation this week over revelations that some members had cooperated with the Kremlin's secret police. Two top-ranking clergymen have resigned in the furor.

- AS

| New York Times | Warsaw Voice |

New Yorkers make stink face

A mysterious, gas-like odor drifted throughout Manhattan and Staten Island this week, prompting evacuations of some buildings and sending handfuls of people to the hospital. Officials declared the stench non-threatening, but have been unable to pinpoint the source.

- AB

| ABC News | TIME |

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