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Govinator's not off the hook yet THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the California attorney SACRAMENTO, Calif. The thinks a criminal sexual misconduct allegations is justified. against Arnold Schwarzenegger And while in the closing days of his cam- tries to appear his behavior has become paign could haunt him in office. lar joke on late-night Activists are talking about pur- the comics, with suing legal action against the depicting the former governor-elect, and more wom- ro as a giant groping en could come forward. Some in the state Schwarzenegger has called not willing to let it the allegations "old news," but Sen.

Jackie Speier, a WORLD NATIONAL REPORT U.S. Kenya embassy was targeted i in June NAIROBI, Kenya AI Qaeda planned to destroy the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi in June with a truck bomb and a hijacked plane loaded with explosives, according to a Kenyan police report. The report, based on an interrogation of a terror suspect, could explain why the U.S. Embassy was closed June 20-24 and why Kenyan officials banned flights from June 20 to July 8 to and from Somalia, a lawless neighbor and suspected haven for terrorists.

The targeted embassy was built to replace one destroyed in 1998 by an Al Qaeda car bomb, which killed 219 people, including 12 Americans. A captured Al Qaeda suspect who described the plot to attack the embassy in June, Salmin Mohammed Khamis, is among six men whose murder trial starts Monday for bombing a Kenyan hotel outside Mombasa in 2002. Sports boost tab WASHINGTON The rising cost of sports programs is a leading factor behind the rocketing price of cable TV, federal researchers found in a new study. American cable companies' costs for sports programming rose about the last three years, while all programming rose an average of according to the General Accounting Office. The report rejected the idea of letting consumers select individual channels as a way to cut cable prices, saying the extra equipment needed would increase costs and niche channels could disappear.

The report found competition from other cable operators or satellite services resulted in lower rates and better service, saying consumers who have a choice of operators pay less than those who don't. Double tragedy NOME, Alaska Two young Alaska brothers died on the same day a newborn found not breathing and a 3-year-old hit by a sport utility vehicle. "It is a very sad story," said Nome Police Chief Ralph Taylor. Catherine Kakaruk, the children's mother, discovered when she woke up Thursday that her 6-day-old son, Brandon, was not breathing. The baby was sleeping in the bed with his mother.

About hours later, the mother called police to report that her 3-year-old son had been hit by a vehicle. Jacob Kakaruk was struck after running into the street near where he lived. Sunspot surge DENVER A geomagnetic storm spawned by a giant eruption of gas on the sun reached the Earth's upper atmosphere yesterday, interfering with high-frequency airline communications but causing no major problems, federal officials said. Difficulties could last for up to two weeks. "This is not a super solar storm," said Larry Combs, a space weather forecaster with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Environment Center.

The storm, called a "coronal mass ejection," is a mass of solar gas that swept toward Earth at 2 million mph. The usual cycle for such a storm is every 11 years; this one was expected to hit three years ago. Cuba: Nice try HAVANA Cuba's foreign minister welcomed the U.S. Senate's vote this week to ease restrictions on American travel here, but said he doubted President Bush would sign it. "It is another sign that both houses of Congress favor a political change toward Cuba," Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque said.

But he predicted that Bush would veto the measure, as the White House has indicated. News Wire Services The lights, the crowds, the bullets The Crossroads of the World became a officials said there was no significant discrime scene early today after gunmen ruption of service. shot a man in the leg on bustling 42nd The victim was taken to St. Vincent's cops said. Medical Center.

David Caban, 34, of Flatbush, BrookThe gunfire erupted at 12:05 a.m. in front of the Ford Center for the Performlyn, saw the aftermath of the shooting. "A lot of cop cars were pulling up. An ing Arts, where the Broadway musical ambulance pulled he said. "People playing.

were They were walking along as "42nd Street" is Police said two suspects fled into the though nothing happened. It's a nearby Times Square subway station, shame someone had to get hurt." where a myriad of lines converge. Transit Tom Raftery general investigation Schwarzenegger gubernatorial, a reguTV and in "Doonesbury" action hehand. capital are rest. State Democrat, said Schwarzenegger shouid take the same half-day sexual harassment training course required of other public workers.

"I think that all of us in public service have a responsibility to know what the laws of the state are with regard to sexual harassment," said Speier, who drafted the law after the Legislature was hit with a series of harassment lawsuits. Some say the issue is shaping how Schwarzenegger assem- to his 68-member transition bles his administration. team. After 16 women said he had Appointing women is a good groped or talked dirty to them, way to get past the controversy, Schwarzenegger apologized said Sheri Annis, a former aide. during his campaign for "behav- "Arnold shouldn't appear to ing badly sometimes" and pander to women it would vowed to be a champion for make it more obvious that he's women as governor.

trying to make up for past indisHe has moved to put several she said. "But one of women in key posts, such as a the best ways for people to get nationally respected financial over the issue is for him to hire analyst to audit the state's a fair amount of top women in books, and naming 22 women his administration." Church is Divine, not historic The City Council refused to bless the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine with a designation as a historical landmark. Yesterday's 45-to-0 vote threw cold water on a proposed $300 million development the strapped cathedral hopes to launch with Columbia University on part of its 11.3-acre tract in Morningside Heights. The designation approved in June by the city Landmarks Preservation Commission covered just the cathedral and would not have stymied development on surrounding property.

City Councilman Bill Perkins, whose district includes the church, said landmarking part of the property would violate the spirit of the process. While the Council the development, it and it denies the of the city's tough Officials of the Gothic church, the dral and the seat of pal Diocese, said with development bia. Robert Davis, dral's board, said the dam Ave. and 112th year and has put off nance. "The roof of and when there's a putting pots out," he rejection won't block might slow it down, cathedral the protection preservation law.

sprawling, 111-year-old world's biggest cathethe New York Episcothey will press ahead discussions with Columpresident of the cathechurch, at lost $1 million last $20 million of maintethe cathedral leaks, bad rain we've been said. Frank Lombardi DEATH NOTICES Death Notices, In Memoriam and Acknowledgment Notices Notices may be telephoned to "THE NEWS" by your Funeral Director, Monday thru Friday, 8 A.M. to 6 P.M., to appear in the A.M. edition the following day. Our Saturday hours are 9 A.M.

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CALL In New York 212 949-2000 Out of N. Y. City 1-800-223-1660 BURKHARDT- -Robert. Died Retired member of Metal Trades Branch Local Officers and members of Metal Trades Branch Local 638 extend to the family of our deceases Brother our deepest sympathy. John J.

Pres. Patrick E. Dolan, Secy. Treas. CULLEN -John CEO of King Kullen Supermarkets, son of the late Michael J.

Cullen, founder of America's first supermarket King Kullen, on October 23, 2003 of Point Lookout Montauk, Long Island. Beloved devoted husband to Doris (nee Hudson) of 58 years. Loving father of Dana Conklin and her husband Ronald, Gail Cullen and her fiance Charles Rencountre, and the late John M. Cullen. Proud and loving grandfather of Paige Bertuglia and her husband, Robert, Chad Conklin and his wife, Cindy Ann.

Cherished great grandfather of Tyler Conklin, Halle, Conklin, Skylar Bertuglia Christopher Bertuglia. John Cullen was a modest, courteous man who will be remembered for his kindness and his gentle sense of humor. John's three great loves were his family, fishing, and his job. He will be missed by all. Reposing after 2 PM Sunday at CHARLES J.

O'SHEA FUNERAL HOME, 603 Wantagh Avenue (Exit 28 SSPKWY) Wantagh. The rosary will be led by Fr. Willie Gomes Sunday, 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home for anyone who would like to attend. A memorial Mass will be held Thursday 11 A.M.

at Our Lady Of Miraculous Medal R.C. Church, Point Lookout, Long Island. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: Long Beach Medical Center, 445 East Bay Long Beach, NY 11561, or St. Mary's Foundation For Children, 29-01 2161 St.

Bayside, NY 11360. Family will receive friends Sunday and Monday 2-5 and 7-10 PM. D'ALESSANDRO -Angela. On October 23. Beloved wife of the late Carl.

Devoted mother of Anthony and Denise DeGiaimo. Loving grandmother of Jennie, Angela and Jamie. Reposing at the CASTLE HILL F. 1528 Castle Hill Bronx, NY. Visitation and Sun.

2-4 7-9 P.M. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Santa Maria Church. Interment St. Raymond Cemetery.

DALY- -Jeremiah On October 23, 2003. Retired from Daily News Production Dept, after 46 years of service. Beloved husband of Ann Washington. Devoted father of Jeremiah and William. Dear stepfather of Carol Egan, John, Thomas and Dennis Washington.

Brother of the late Thomas, Alfred and Joseph. Loving grandfather 22. Reposing at DENIS S. O'CONNOR F. 91-05 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Beach, NY.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 9:30 A.M. St. Thomas More Church, Breezy Point, NY. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Visiting Saturday Sunday, 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. ESPOSITO- -Catherine, (nee Scagnelli). Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Salvatore and Michael. Adored grandmother of Greg, John, Claire, Salvatore, Michelle, and Eric.

Cherished great grandmother of 4. Reposing GUIDETTI 33 Spring Street, NYC. Saturday, 7-9 P. M. Sunday, 7-9 P.M.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 A.M. at Most Precious Blood Church. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island. MAIZELL- Daniel, On October 24, at age 61. With hands for playing music and fixing things.

Beloved son of the late Jack and Mae Maizell. Devoted brother of Maizell and Richard Maizell. Dear stepson of Susan Maizell. Services at FRANK CAMPBELL, 1076 Madison Ave. at 8151 St.

Sunday, October 261 11:00 A. M. Interment private. MINCHIN- Michael, J. In his 89th year on October 23, 2003.

Fourth degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight of St. Augustine Council Beloved husband of the late Margaret T. (nee Burke). Loving father of Thomas (Sydney), Michael W. (Margherita), Paul J.

(Sharon) and the late Elizabeth A. Holton. Proud grandfather of 7 great grandfather of 9. Visiting 7-9 P.M. CLAVIN FUNERAL HOME, 7722 Bklyn.

Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 9:00 A.M. St. Anseim's Church. Interment Holy, Cross Cemetery. Donations his memory to Calvary Hospital, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bx, NY 10461 would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral Directors may place Death Notices by calling: (212) 949-2000 MOPGAN -Rev. Raymond J. The Diocese of Brooklyn announces the death of the pastor emeritus St. Teresa's Church, 50-20 45th Woodside, on October 24. Reposing at DALTON FUNERAL HOME, 125 Hillside Sunday and Monday Oct.

26 and 27, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Mass at the Immaculate Conception Center Chapel, 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, Tuesday, October A.M. All priests are invited to concelebrate. He was a member of the Priests' Purgatorial Society. Most Rev.

Nicholas DiMarzio Bishop of Brooklyn MURTHA- -Timothy M. of Orlando, FL, formerly of Crestwood on October 24, 2003. Devoted husband of Florence Jackman Murtha. Loving father of James and Timothy. Dearest son of the late Thomas and Anne Murtha.

Dear brother of the late James, Thomas and John Murtha. Born in Harlem, raised in the Bronx. Tim spent most of his life in New York until he took on the good life in Orlando, FL. He was a Captain in the US Army, Xerox account manager and a golfer. Most importantly he was a loving husband, caring father and devoted friend.

Calling hours at the FRED H. McGRATH SON FUNERAL HOME, Bronxville, between the hours of 2 to 4 and 7 to 09 P.M. Sunday and Monday. Mass of Christian Burial Annunciation Church, Crestwood on Tuesday, October 28th at 10 A.M. NEWS OCCHIPINTI-Benedetto.

On October 20, 2003. Of Manhattan, NY. Beloved brother of Helen DePizzo. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear cousin of many.

Beloved companion of Edith. Fond brother-in-law of two. Veteran of the United States Army. Visiting Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 7-9 P.M. at the R.

STUTZMAN AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 224-39 Jamaica Queens Village, NY 11428. Funeral Monday, 10 A.M. at Funeral Home. Interment Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, NY.

IN MEMORIAM CANDELLA- Cary. We think of you every day, can't believe you're six years in heaven. You're missing so much, you're now uncle to seven. We love you today and always. Please watch over us.

Love, Your Family LAPICOLA- Nicholas Joseph. Our Guardian Angel, you're always looking after us. Love you always, your "Little Shrimp" Joanie your Precious Daughter, Liz In Memoriams may be placed by calling (212) 949-2000.