Iraq clashes with UN as inspectors gather in Baghdad
In Baghdad Iraq renewed claims of unfair treatment by the United Nations opponents of the UN Special Commission say Iraqi restrictions hinder inspections while Richard Butler the chief U N weapons inspector warns such limits prevent verifications. Prakash Shah the UN envoy to Iraq planned talks in Baghdad to defuse the weapons crisis as Saddam Hussein announces a halt to cooperation with the UN on August 5.
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Bombing suspects questioned as vehicle ID progress grows
Kenyan and US investigators interrogate five detainees in Nairobi over the US Embassy bombing. One suspect identified by embassy staff is under scrutiny as authorities press to confirm the vehicle that delivered the blast.
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Peter Mbuvi
President Clinton faces solemn duty welcoming home slain Americans
Washington notes the distressing task as coffins arrive at Andrews Air Force Base with 10 of 12 victims named from last week’s embassy bombings in East Africa. Madeleine Albright vows justice while US and Kenyan investigators pursue suspects amid tallies of dead and injured across Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.
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Clinton to testify Monday in TV town hall format
Washington reports President Clinton will answer prosecutors questions about Monica Lewinsky matter via courthouse video feed to a 23-member grand jury. Experts note his TV trial experience, but distance may blunt jurors' emotional impact compared with live testimony.
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Assisted living grows as new housing option for seniors
Washington reports that assisted living is the hottest senior housing choice, offering a middle path between home care and full nursing facilities. Industry groups and consumers push for clearer listings of services and charges and for minimum legal standards. John Rother notes the sign on doors is changing.
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Moderate quake shakes Northern California
A 5.3 magnitude quake struck near San Juan Bautista at about 7:10 a.m. causing high rise sways in San Francisco and cracks on Highway 101 while trains were checked for damage. No serious injuries were reported and the freeway remained open.
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Florida town seeks fences after fatal pit tragedy
In East Milton Florida a 20 foot ledge collapsed shattering the Clay pit death trap that claimed 11 year old Mitchell Bass and trapped Mallory Bush and her sisters Jessica and Jillian. Only Mitchell survived and funeral services were held for the other children.
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