Fiji cabinet swearing in postponed after hostage crisis
Fiji faces renewed unrest as coup leader George Speight says he caused the delay in swearing in the new cabinet over insufficient supporters. Savusavu airport sit-in by landowners signals potential escalation while the military reports no violence. Prime Minister Qarase cites an ill deputy as the reason for the postponement. Speight’s May 19 takeover left many lawmakers held hostage including former PM Chaudhry.
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Simpson to chat with public on July Internet session
O J Simpson plans a two hour online chat next week to defend himself in the murder case. He spoke from Florida saying most people lack case facts and a Tampa based sponsor, Entertainment Network Inc., will host the event.
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Teen Threats Lead To School Gun Incident In Seattle
Josh Warnock a 13 year old described as outgoing by officials fell behind in work and faced summer school. Classmates say he showed a dark turn by threatening peers and talking about shooting a teacher and death by own action. He surrendered after allegedly firing into a cafeteria ceiling at Dimmitt Middle School and was booked for assault with a firearm and reckless endangerment.
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Smokers Faulted as Public Doubts Big Verdict
A Gallup poll found 59 percent disapprove of the Florida jury's 145 billion punitive tobacco damages, with 37 percent approving and 4 percent undecided, amid public opinion on the largest civil damage award in US history. The sample included 1,063 adults surveyed over the weekend.
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Gallup
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Marriage penalty tax bill moves toward vote in Congress
Negotiators from the House and Senate seek rapid resolution of differences in rival taxes for married couples. The measure would cut taxes for about 45 million couples, including 25 million two earner households, and would grant bonuses where one spouse earns more.
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Dennis Rodman pleads guilty to drunken driving in California
Dennis Rodman pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Newport Beach California and will attend a three month alcohol education program. He faces about 2000 dollars in fines and his driving privileges will be restricted. He also pleaded guilty to driving without a valid California license.
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Clinton extends Camp David talks delaying Japan departure
President Clinton pushed back his departure for Japan by a day to push negotiators toward a Middle East peace. At Camp David, talks continued through the night with leaders and teams revisiting core issues including Jerusalem and Palestinian statehood amid renewed pessimism from the Palestinians.
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Ringleader testifies about scheme and trips
Joe Klein testified that he took annual gambling trips and Mardi Gras visits with Sumter High football coaches while the district funded the trips. He accused Johnny Martin, Tom Lewis, and Mark Clifford of conspiring to hide the embezzlement as they traveled to New Orleans, Las Vegas, and tropical cruises.
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Chester YMCA bus may never return home
Chester YMCA officials face a stalled effort to recover a stolen bus from Honduras after translating the title and confronting Honduran courts. Executive director Frank “Moe” Bell says repatriation is unlikely amid legal challenges and a local resident pressuring for the vehicle’s title claiming purchase in Texas.
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Texas
Hagel Emerges as Possible Bush Running Mate
Lincoln Nebraska Chuck Hagel a Vietnam Purple Heart recipient and fresh U S senator guides national eyes as a potential George W Bush running mate Though allied with McCain Hagel commands attention for his blunt style and Nebraska base with five electoral votes Critics split on his national appeal as a Bush ticket partner while Hagel served as McCain campaign co chair and spokesman during many TV interviews
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Corps moves to toss suit over Savannah River dredging plan
The US Army Corps of Engineers asks a judge to dismiss a federal suit by environmental groups challenging the Savannah River expansion. They argue supplemental environmental studies are required before dredging begins, noting final authorization hinges on ongoing assessments and mitigation plans.
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