Cyanide Spill From Romania Reaches Yugoslavia
A cyanide spill from the Baia Mare gold mine in Romania has moved into Hungary and Yugoslavia, killing about 80 percent of fish in the Tisa River as dead fish fill the surface. Officials say the spill is spreading with cyanide concentrations recorded at 0.07 mg per liter at the Tisa entry into Yugoslavia.
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Cubans Burdened by Elian Custody Debate
In Havana residents express fatigue with the Elian Gonzalez custody saga while broadly endorsing his return to father Juan Miguel González. Some blame Fidel Castro for exploiting the case, others simply tire of the endless coverage and police presence.
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Gridlock Likely as Clinton Budget Sparks GOP Fight
Washington Republicans challenge President Clinton's fiscal 2001 plan a 1.84 trillion proposal that faces stiff opposition. They aim to craft a separate budget blueprint by March with future tax and spending bills, debating surpluses and debt reduction while campaigning.
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Kilborn Apologizes for Owensboro Tornado Remarks
CBS apologizes for Craig Kilborn remarks about Owensboro Kentucky after a deadly tornado causing 70 million in damage. Letter to Mayor Morris states sincere regrets for the pain caused, referencing the disaster and ongoing suffering. The report also covers Howard Stern dating talk and Smashing Pumpkins improvisation at a Phoenix/Boston show.
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McCain Bush clash reshapes SC primary week
In Clemson South Carolina George W Bush fights to slow John McCain momentum as negative ads flare. McCain loses early surge and shifts to defend position while both campaigns pledge cleaner messaging ahead of the Saturday primary. Voters express fatigue with the attacks and the contest remains tightly watched.
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Governor Hodges seeks Supreme Court ruling on Santee Cooper power removal
In Columbia AP motion filed Friday Gov Hodges asks the South Carolina Supreme Court to affirm his authority to remove Santee Cooper board members at will after ordering chairman John Rainey to step down amid a dispute over executive power. Arguments set for Tuesday.
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ABA seeks national moratorium on capital punishment gain momentum
At the ABA convention in Dallas leaders pressed for a nationwide pause on executions. Gov George Ryan’s halt in Illinois spurred new momentum as 85 death row inmates have been freed nationally since 1973. Legislatures in 16 of 38 states with death penalties are weighing bans while reviews proceed.
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South Carolina hospitals seek alternate blood suppliers
In Columbia and across the state, recurring blood shortages push medical officials to form the South Carolina Blood Users' Group to study supply options. Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital warns of critical Type O and B blood levels, delaying surgeries at Lexington Medical Center, MUSC, and Providence. A Red Cross spokesman notes weekly targets and current limits while exploring backups and broader donor engagement.
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