Evangelicals open conference without Graham in Amsterdam
The 81 year old Billy Graham, recovering from brain surgery, was too ill to deliver opening remarks by satellite to a 10,000 strong evangelical gathering in Amsterdam. His son Franklin read the greeting as Graham receives outpatient therapy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. He urged unity to spread the gospel worldwide.
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Clinton blames Arafat as Lazio accuses her on Jerusalem
Hillary Rodham Clinton blamed Yasser Arafat for the stalled Middle East peace talks while her Senate rival Rick Lazio accused her of flip flopping on moving the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Lazio cited her earlier remarks to an Orthodox Jewish group and questioned her credibility amid campaign travel in the Hamptons.
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Fujimori accuses foes of planning Congress fire during inauguration
President Alberto Fujimori blasted opponents for allegedly plotting to burn the Congress building as clashes during his inauguration left six dead and many downtown structures burning. He blamed the demonstrators for the violence and praised security forces for quelling the riots and enabling the oath.
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Amish coach Perry Reese Jr. faces terminal brain tumor
Amish community in Berlin Ohio rallies around Perry Reese Jr. known as Coach, a Black Catholic social studies teacher and Hyland High School basketball mentor. Fans from across cities and countries flood hospitals and attend vigil as he battles an inoperable brain tumor with a bleak prognosis.
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Family buried after 126 wreck near Taylors
Six Odom family members killed in a wreck when a tire blew on a delivery truck driven by Jim Harris crossed the median and hit their Suburban. Harris, 72, a former deputy, also died. Surviving children Abel 16 and Kaitlyn 8 remained hospitalized as two Belorussian students perished.
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Intimacy book tops Mormon best sellers in West
A new book for Mormons on marital intimacy is a surprise success, with 6,000 copies sold in two weeks and rapid second and third printings. Beaverton resident Krystal Pease credits the work for resolving most marriage issues in about a month, and the author aims to reach both Mormon and non Mormon readers. Deseret Books, owned by the LDS Church, reports the title as a top seller across 35 stores in the region.
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Chavez set for re election in Venezuela amid turmoil
Chavez looked to win a second term as polls showed a wide 20 point lead over rivals. He argues Sunday's vote completes a state reshuffle after dissolving Congress and the Supreme Court and enacting a new constitution. Venezuelans focus on jobs money and safety amid crime and unemployment.
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Kathie Lee Gifford tops Late Show joke list as final cohost
Kathie Lee Gifford teased a finale on Late Show with David Letterman offering a top ten list of what she would do with free time. The segment included her quips about future projects and running mate rumors amid her final appearance on Live! With Regis.
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South Carolina Supreme Court to rehear retirement back pay case
The South Carolina Supreme Court will rehear a case on whether the state retirement system must pay up to 50,000 retirees as much as 2 billion in back benefits for unused vacation time. The May ruling said benefits were calculated improperly after 1986 changes. briefs may be heard by October. the case could affect future funding and bond ratings for the system.
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