Russian cosmonauts launch to revive aging Mir station
Sergei Zalyotin and Alexander Kaleri lifted off from Baikonur aboard a Soyuz to dock with Mir. The mission aims to revive the aging craft after eight months unoccupied, with autopilot docking planned and manual control possible. The move strains U S Russia tensions in the I S S program.
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Efforts to reunite Elian with father move forward
Cuban diplomats prepare for Juan Miguel Gonzalez arrival as negotiators seek reunification terms for Elian with his father. Justice Department backs off threats to deny Elian residency while a panel of psychologists may assess whether Elian should be returned to Cuba. Vice President Gore maintains support for the father's right to return with his son if advised.
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Bush Delivers Improve Pitch At Texas Opener In Arlington
Former President George H W Bush throws out the ceremonial pitch at the Texas Rangers home opener after receiving pregame tips from Nolan Ryan. He reflects on opening day as a special moment and recalls his college baseball days at Yale.
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Gates vows appeal after antitrust ruling against Microsoft
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates says he will appeal a federal court ruling that Microsoft violated the Sherman Act by pressuring competition in the Internet browser market. Judge Jackson cited an oppressive tilt toward dominance and possible breakup or code-sharing penalties. The decision followed stalled settlement talks with the Justice Department and could lead to a summer decision on penalties.
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Escaped convict and girlfriend flee after car crash
North Carolina prison escapee Christopher Parker, 20, and his girlfriend Shannon Baytes, 23, fled after a stolen car crash while attempting to steal gasoline at Li Lil Cricket in Spartanburg. Parker escaped from Rowan Correctional Institute on March 13 and may be armed with a 9 mm pistol and a machine gun.
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Expensive Easter Bunny Theft At Belk Store
Forest Acres police charged an 18 year old with shoplifting after allegedly taking a Godiva Easter bunny from Belk at Richland Mall. The man reportedly ate the $9 treat and left with only an empty wrapper as proof. If convicted, he faces a $895 fine.
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Mori Likely Named Prime Minister After Obuchi Cabinet Resigns
Japan's Cabinet resigns as Keizo Obuchi remains in a coma. Mikio Aoki convenes an emergency meeting to start the succession process. Yoshiro Mori is expected to be named prime minister with Obuchi the only cabinet change. The LDP holds a solid majority and Parliament approval is anticipated.
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Lottery campaign heats up in South Carolina
Governor Hodges softens urgency for enabling legislation as campaign heats up. Opponents warn voters will bear the brunt in November while a GOP House faces re elections. Officials cite risk of political sabotage and past state precedents as bills sit in committees ahead of May 1 deadline.
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