Earthquakes strike Ecuador coast killing one and injuring several
Two strong earthquakes rocked Ecuador's Pacific coast killing one person from a heart attack and injuring three when a wall fell on them in Bahia de Caraquez. Power lines dropped in Manta as residents rushed outside. The Geophysical Institute placed the first quake at 5.7 magnitude followed by a 6.5, while the USGS logged a 7.1 with an epicenter near Portoviejo.
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Yo yo thefts rise in Singapore amid economic strain
The New Paper reports rising juvenile shoplifting in Singapore tied to a yo yo craze. Thefts account for almost half of May cases, up from just over a third in April as parents tighten budgets. Yo yos costing about 7 dollars gain popularity aided by TV ads and demos by Hans Van Dan Elzen.
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Wall Street Dives After Dow Drops Near 300 Points
New York reports a 299.43 point Dow plunge to 8,487.31 as traders debate if the market is correcting or entering a bear phase. Analysts cite a 7.3 percent yearly gain yet an 850 point fall over 12 sessions, with mixed views on recession risk and the resilience of the bull market.
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States pick history symbols for 1999 commemorative quarters
Delaware will feature a Washington crossing the Delaware design, while Georgia places a peach emblem in an outline of the state. Connecticut highlights freedom from its colonial past, and Pennsylvania shows the Commonwealth statue. Designs were chosen by governors. Rubin approves. Coins will circulate from 1999 through 2008, with 500 to 700 million of each struck.
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Starr Uses Legal Wins to Pressure White House Team
Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr pushes for grand jury testimony from key White House legal figures. Lanny Breuer testified amid a dispute over his appearance, with the possibility of Harold Ickes also appearing.
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