U S warplanes bomb Iraqi sites in no fly zone
U S warplanes bombed Iraqi military sites near Mosul after Iraqi radar locked on them in the no fly zone. F-15s dropped nine precision guided bombs on anti aircraft artillery and radar sites. all aircraft returned safely to Incirlik base in Turkey. Iraqi threats to strike Turkey Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were reported as fighting continued.
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Cardoso urges lifting barriers to boost Latin American exports
President Fernando Henrique Cardoso urged industrial nations to reduce tariffs on Latin American agricultural products at a meeting with EU and Latin American business leaders. He warned goodwill to lower tariffs must not be squandered while barriers to exports remain high.
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Possible Bush candidacy draws support from peers
At the National Governors Association meeting George W. Bush gains backing from about 30 Republican governors urging him to enter the 2000 presidential race. Governors predict a Bush bid is near, with some cautioning about endorsements until formal announcements.
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Republicans Seek Early Vote On Antimissile Defense
Congress returns with GOP push for a crash program to build a national antimissile shield. They link it to a 48 percent military pay raise while Clinton threatens a veto over a measure seen as meddling with ABM treaty talks in Moscow.
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National roundup shows MidAmerica Airport stalls for lack of airlines
The $330 million MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah IL remains underused a year after opening, serving mainly Air Force base flights as major carriers American Delta and Southwest have no plans to operate there. ABC prepares Lewinsky interview reveal with press conference. Vaccine decision profiled after Evan Bozof’s death highlights debate over meningitis shot. Truong Van Tran’s flag display in Westminster’s Little Saigon sparks clashes between police and demonstrators.
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Pig organs via human gene altered pigs explored at secret farm
In New Haven, scientists at Alexion Pharmaceuticals are growing pigs with human genes to aid xenotransplantation for organ failure and spinal injuries. The plan aims to address the US wait list of about 40,000 patients with 18,000 annual transplants. Roughly 10 Americans die daily awaiting transplants.
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Madonna Seeks Five Grammys While Skipping Win Hopes
The Daily News reports Madonna likens her career to Susan Lucci as she vows not to cling to winning, with up to five Grammy nominations ahead of Wednesday's show after one 1991 win. In separate dispatch, Ted Turner apologizes in Poland over a joke about the Polish pope amid government pressure.
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