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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1997
Page
2
Hackers break into Yahoo!, the Internet’s largest site, and demand the release of an imprisoned comrade. They threaten to unleash a devastating virus on global computer networks unless their demand is met.
Hasbro Inc plans to eliminate 2,500 jobs and close factories as part of a five year plan aimed at saving 350 million dollars. The toymaker will not discontinue any American products and seeks to sharpen competition with Mattel.
Nations around the Kyoto conference near a historic treaty to curb heat trapping gases. Industrial nations push for about 6 percent cuts below decade start with 2008 start, while developing states like China face nonbinding targets. US and EU negotiators hold around the clock talks to finalize details ahead of a 150 nation vote.
An unknown man seized a plane from Magadan to Moscow with 140 hostages aboard the 11 62. He claimed explosives but all passengers were released unharmed within an hour after Alpha command forces stormed the aircraft. The hijacker was captured amid negotiations with FSB officials.
Attorney General Janet Reno and FBI Director Louis Freeh stood together against Republican pressure to hand over a key document to the House committee probing campaign fundraising. Reno opposed appointing an independent counsel and both officials said the memo explaining Freeh’s recommendation should stay sealed as investigations proceed.
Federal prosecutors near closing arguments in the case of Edu cation Department aide Stephen Edwards accused in a test switching scheme meant to keep a Lowcountry magistrate employed. Testimony indicated Edwards asked odd questions and was seen in an exam office weeks before two high school equivalency exams showed discrepancies. Edwards and former state comptroller general’s office employee John Brown face mail fraud and conspiracy charges.
Police may press charges against Edward James Olmos in a sexual assault case involving a 38 year old Rock Hill woman who says the incident occurred at a Howard Johnson motel. Olmos denies the allegations through his attorney who claims the woman stalked him seeking money.
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