Iran arrests officials over dissident slayings
Iran acknowledges arresting several Intelligence Ministry officials in the killings of five dissidents who were critical of hard line clerics. The government described some colleagues as irresponsible and obstinate while offering no arrest count.
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Period of challenge noted by Pentagon over Iraq no fly zones
The Clinton administration warns of a period of challenge from Saddam Hussein as U S and British warplanes patrol the no fly zones over Iraq. Four U S jets engaged Iraqi aircraft in southern Iraq in the third clash in two weeks, with Iraqis retreating after the exchanges.
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Retirement age idea revived for Medicare raise
Washington Americans would need to work two more years or risk losing health coverage if Medicare eligibility rises from 65 to 67. Sen. John Breaux, chair of the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare, called the proposal controversial but said longer lifespans could save money with minimal disruption. He noted downsides and discussed ways to ease problems.
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Hastert to be elected House speaker as Congress opens
The 106th Congress begins with Rep. Dennis Hastert chosen unanimously to succeed Newt Gingrich as speaker. Gingrich resigns after GOP losses, and Hastert plans bipartisan work while facing a Senate impeachment trial. He will preside over 221 Republicans, 211 Democrats, and one independent.
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Trump pledges minority firms role in Palm Beach golf project
Donald Trump says his vow to hire minority construction firms for the Trump International Golf Club remains valid. A letter to Palm Beach County Commission follows a complaint about the lack of minority participation on the $40 million project with a November opening target. 30 percent of work is to be done by minority firms on the county owned site.
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Oklahoma City bombing witness seeks lighter sentence appeal
Fortier in a brief to the 10th U.S. Circuit argues prosecutors failed to prove he financed the bombing. His testimony helped convict McVeigh and Nichols. McGuire says no credible evidence showed Fortier sold firearms for the plot.
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