Atlantis crew welcomes Blaha on Mir docking at space station
Astronaut John Blaha and his six crew mates cheer as Atlantis docks with Mir. Blaha, ending a four month stay, is replaced by Jerry Linenger who asks for seconds as the Russian welcome bites are shared.
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Woody Harrelson on protest fight against logging industry
Woody Harrelson says he fights for trees while facing trespass charges from a logging protest. He faces up to a year in jail and a $1000 fine. Dennis Rodman tops Mr. Blackwell's 37th Worst Dressed List with Glenn Close improving to second.
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Ethics case widens party fights over Gingrich fate
Washington reports fierce partisan maneuvering as Republicans press Democrats to reveal if Rep. Jim McDermott leaked a tape of a Gingrich call. McDermott denies supplying the tape and accuses Republicans of using ethics complaints as leverage in sanctions talks. Special counsel James M. Cole faces a Thursday deadline to finish his report ahead of a January 21 vote on Gingrich.
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Street named for King faces quiet MLK Day in Washington
In southeast Washington the Martin Luther King Jr Avenue area marks the holiday with subdued activity. Residents like Felix Carter sell T shirts and caps from a street corner amid cold weather and tight budgets. Community members reflect on remembrance, with some choosing personal, restrained tributes rather than public celebrations.
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Milosevic foes still skeptical in two cities win declaration
In Belgrade and Nis the opposition claimed victory after Serbia’s local elections. Milosevic signaled possible recognition of Nis wins as protests mount and students rally at Belgrade University while leaders vow to press for seats in the cities and 12 others won by the coalition.
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Hebron deal nears cabinet approval after peace talks
After months of talks Netanyahu and Arafat shake hands on an agreement to withdraw Israeli troops from Hebron and rural West Bank areas. Approval expected in Israel's 18 member Cabinet with possible withdrawal as early as Friday. Critics call Netanyahu a traitor while settlers protest.
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