Cold Weather Threatens Discovery Launch Countdown
Weather forecasts put the 6 59 a m EST Discovery launch at 40 percent odds of acceptable conditions 40s temperatures and low winds threaten the main mission a 10 ton Defense Department satellite aboard the shuttle.
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Supreme Court weighs abortion rulings as bans and protests linger
The Supreme Court again declines to ban abortion while considering Mississippi 24 hour counseling and waiting period rules and whether federal courts may halt anti abortion clinic blockades. Guam's 1990 abortion ban attempt is also rejected as advocates view it as a follow up to the June ruling reaffirming abortion rights.
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North Korea Expands Nuclear Complex Near Yongbyon
Western and South Korean sources cited by the Associated Press report new construction near Yongbyon. Satellite images show activity close to nuclear facilities, raising concerns that North Korea may conceal additional weapons-related sites. Experts warn continued undisclosed work could undermine declared openness.
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Yeltsin Survives Second Challenge in Impasse Session
In Moscow the Congress of People's Deputies opened amid impeachment pressures and cabinet removal attempts. Yeltsin won key procedural votes to set the agenda while moves for a no confidence vote failed. Deputies clashed with hard-liners over Gaidar's economic report and court reviews of Dec 8 actions forming the CIS.
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Make-A-Wish outing at Neverland Ranch entertains ill youngsters
Entertainer Michael Jackson hosted 21 ill children at Neverland Ranch for lunch fun and games. The Make-A-Wish event featured a ride on Jackson’s 36-passenger miniature train around the estate 110 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Allen rewarded Tim Allen with renewed top rated sitcom Home Improvement for three seasons after ABC approved a new renewal.
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