Global Detentions in China Block Tiananmen Anniversary Plans
authorities detain six activists in Beijing Hangzhou and Jinan to hinder memorials for Tiananmen Square anniversary as families plan private observances. state media silent and security presence intensified around sensitive date.
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Serbia approves Western backed Kosovo peace plan
Serbia's parliament overwhelmingly approved a Western backed plan to end ethnic Albanian expulsions and NATO strikes. The plan envisions substantial Serb troop withdrawal and deployment of peacekeepers with border authorities, though no turnout was released. Some deputies from the Serb Radical Party opposed the plan.
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Questions mount after American Airlines jet crash at Little Rock
Survivors and investigators question why the pilot attempted a landing in a hail storm at Little Rock National Airport. Nine of 145 aboard died, including Capt. Richard Buschmann. Winds reached 75 mph with hail and lightning, and the aircraft broke apart on impact. Passengers described loss of traction and a fire as the plane slid off the runway. National Transportation Safety Board officials expect interviews with all 136 survivors.
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Audit urges fixing South Carolina State repair needs far above bond share
An audit by Deloitte and Touche finds South Carolina State University has 35 million dollars in repair and construction needs that the state must address. Lawmakers blame the latest 1 billion bond bill for pork and insufficient funding.
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Teens learn job skills at Midlands Marine Institute
In Columbia, 16-year-old Michael Lewallen joined eight youths for three months to gain interview, resume, and GED prep skills at Midlands Marine Institute. He and peers say the program offers a second chance and keeps troubled youths out of jail.
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Pope blesses underground garage at Vatican City
Pope John Paul II presided over the inauguration of a three story underground parking garage at Vatican City. He prayed for divine protection for the building, vehicles, and people who will park there as millennial pilgrims arrive in Rome. The project aims to keep green space while adding functionality.
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