Clinton seeks to reassure allies on missile defense plan
In Lisbon, President Clinton urged sharing missile defense tech with other civilized nations, naming arms control adherents as beneficiaries. He hinted at Russia and China but left specifics to later debate as he travels to Moscow to quell resistance.
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Rebels kill high official in Chechnya car bombing
In Grozny a remote controlled bomb killed Sergei Zveryev, Russia’s second highest Chechnya official, injuring Mayor Supyan Makhchayev and killing his assistant. The attack underscores rebels’ momentum as Moscow faces escalating resistance eight months into the North Caucasus conflict.
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Reagan letters to be published in September
Former President Ronald Reagan letters to Nancy Reagan will be released this September in a book titled I Love You Ronnie The Letters of Ronald Reagan to Nancy Reagan The collection spans their courtship in the early 1960s to 1994 and aims to aid historians while Nancy Reagan notes the personal insight the letters provide into Reagan as a man and not just a president
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Clinton and Barak Hold Urgent Lisbon Peace Talks
President Clinton and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak met in Lisbon to press Middle East peace as Israel’s Lebanon withdrawal raises urgency. Discussions covered a possible West Bank concession and Jerusalem status, with Barak stressing eventual framework by September while Clinton noted shifting landscape and urgency. The leaders planned to meet again in Berlin, but Barak redirected to Lisbon.
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Deadline passes for video license renewal in South Carolina
More than two thirds of state issued video gambling licenses in South Carolina expired Wednesday as a ban nears full effect. The Revenue Department processed applications by 5 pm, with 9,537 of 22,535 renewed. Expired license owners face 4000 renewal fees. licenses will be valid for a month due to the ban.
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FCC cuts access fees to slash phone bills nationwide
The FCC adopts a $3.2 billion cut in access charges, promising immediate $3 to $4 monthly savings for low volume callers starting July. High long distance users may see smaller early reductions but benefit from lower rates as companies pass on savings. Kennard says most will benefit. business impacts vary.
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Seven site over walkway collapse at Lowe's Motor Speedway
Five hurt when a pedestrian bridge collapsed on race day at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Salisbury North Carolina. Suits filed against Speedway Motorsports Inc and Tindall Corp. seek at least 10 000 dollars each for medical costs and lost wages plus loss of companionship for spouses. Investigators found calcium chloride in the concrete weakening reinforcements.
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