Croatian runoff set as Mesic leads with 41 percent
Croatians vote in presidential runoff after high turnout as Stipe Mesic tops nine candidates with 41 percent. Drazen Budisa trails at 28 percent. runoff scheduled for February 7. In New York, an Empire State Building elevator plunged 40 stories before safety brakes halted it on the fourth floor. two riders escaped unharmed.
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Drazen Budisa
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Shameka Peterson
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Barak salutes Assad as strong leader in Syria peace overture
In a move aimed at reviving talks, Prime Minister Barak praised Syrian President Hafez Assad as a strong and serious leader. The overture follows the collapse of Israeli-Syrian negotiations and the demand that Israel concede land seized in the 1967 war before any new accord.
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States sue over Prize Patrol sweepstakes claims
Minnesota and 25 other states sue Publishers Clearing House charging false advertising linked to its Prize Patrol minivan. The suit alleges deceptive solicitations push consumers to order more magazines to improve winning chances and imply a personal relationship and guaranteed big prizes. PCH denies the allegations. officials say many entrants return entries without ordering.
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Wahid urges peace on Aceh visit after deadly clashes
Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid toured Sabang in Aceh and urged peace during his first official visit to the troubled province hours after nine people were killed in gun battles between security forces and rebels. Six marines and three guerrillas died in two firefights. six marines were wounded.
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Model Campbell to Enter Plea in Absentia
AP reports supermodel Campbell, 29, will enter a plea in absentia on Feb. 2 in Toronto court over an accusation she pummeled former employee Georgina Galanis in 1998 during filming Prisoner of Love. Prosecutor Calvin Berry confirmed the plan.
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Charleston ship unloads in rain amid dock protests
Several hundred police stood in the rain as a Nordana Lines ship unloaded with nonunion crew at the Columbus Street terminal to avoid a dockworkers protest that injured 10 and led to eight arrests on charges including trespassing and riot. Union leaders noted no beef with ships like the Turquoise when union labor wasn't used previously.
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Gore and Bush win Iowa caucuses set sights on New Hampshire
In Des Moines Gore leads Bradley as Bush narrowly beats Forbes in a tight Republican field. Bush's 41 percent to Forbes 30 percent reflects a split race with McCain in fifth and Bauer and Hatch trailing. Polls show a close New Hampshire race ahead.
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Arizona
State of the Union speech begins to take final shape
Aides recall Clinton’s first address as rushed and last minute with a disk typed hours before. Seven years on the White House team now plans the final speech well ahead with minor edits. Clinton reviews policy memos from Cabinet, aides, scholars, and writes his own notes.
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Bill Clinton
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Jake Siewert
Don Baer
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Congress Drives Citizenship Bill for Elian Gonzalez
Congress moves to grant US citizenship to Elian Gonzalez as versions of the bill are introduced in both chambers. Grandmothers plan meetings with lawmakers to argue for returning the boy to Cuba while the White House weighs potential actions after congressional action. President Clinton has signaled opposition to congressional involvement.
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South Carolina high court orders new trial in taped talk case
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned murder and death sentence for B J Quattlebaum after finding law enforcement violated his rights by secretly taping a private talk with attorney Jack Duncan. Deputies and deputy solicitor listened as questions arose about use of the recording.
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South Carolina to Hear 1997 Phone Rate Hikes
The South Carolina Supreme Court ordered the Public Service Commission to hold hearings on rate changes by 21 small telephone companies. The ruling centers on inadequate notice to customers about increases tied to compensating losses from long distance fee reductions. Consumer Affairs officials touted the decision while the PSC lamented the potential wider impact.
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