Cuba Human rights tensions shadow Christmas return
Editorial notes Cuba says Christmas is officially back after a 29 year gap, but critics point to continued repression. It cites pardons for political prisoners who must exile, defamation charges against journalists, and a crackdown outside a courthouse. Human Rights Watch laments the regime’s heavy handedness amid hopeful dissident activity.
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BCS seals top two as Tennessee and Florida State for Fiesta Bowl
After a weekend of rankings and polls the Bowl Championship Series places Tennessee No 1 and Florida State No 2 mirroring major media and coaches polls. Ohio State single loss fans debate. critics say the system still breeds controversy and fuels calls for playoffs.
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HBO Favorite Dr Kevorkian TV Controversy Draws Fire
Column critiques CBS 60 Minutes coverage of Dr Jack Kevorkian and his assisted death of Thomas Youk. Author argues TV sensationalism misrepresented ALS pain and treatment options while urging more balanced reporting and public discussion.
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Impeachment Dilemma Reflected In Clinton Punishment Debate
A letter discusses the impeachment dilemma surrounding President Bill Clinton. It weighs options from impeachment to censure, notes undecided lawmakers, and questions legal limits and historical precedent. The writer reflects on partisan times and the risk of setting a low bar for impeachment while acknowledging the seriousness of lying.
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Congress learns the partisan price of Clinton impeachment
Washington describes the House Judiciary Committee hearings as a partisan, largely uninformative exercise. The piece argues the nation may face a Senate trial with Chief Justice Rehnquist presiding, while critical issues like Social Security, Medicare, and education await action.
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