Global tensons as Tiananmen protest is swiftly quelled in Beijing
Police quickly end a Tiananmen 10th anniversary protest as relatives mourn at graves under tight security. An umbrella bearing pro democracy slogans is seized near Mao’s portrait while others are detained. leaflets are scattered and arrests follow.
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Milosevic Backs Peace Plan as NATO Readies Kosovo Troop Move
The Clinton administration says US and NATO forces could deploy within days after Milosevic accepts the peace framework. Berger says Yugoslav forces must withdraw within days and air defenses within 48 hours, with seven days for full troop removal. NATO bombs would continue until Serb withdrawal.
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Unusual Wing Panels Tied to Fatal Flight 1420 Crash
Investigators found wing spoilers and thrust reversers did not operate during landing of American Airlines Flight 1420 at Little Rock. The MD-82 landed in a thunderstorm with hail and 75 mph wind gusts, skidded off the runway and broke apart. The pilot was killed and wind shear warnings had been issued.
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Conference stalls on video gambling tax debate
South Carolina negotiators deadlocked on tax and regulatory changes for the 2.5 billion video gambling industry as the session ended. They plan to return the week of June 14 to resume talks. Gov Hodges hinted at a special session if needed. Each side blamed the other amid stalled progress.
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Geography bee champ tops spelling bid in Washington
David Beihl of Saluda South Carolina failed to win a second national bee after a misstep with bariolage a violin technique his geography prize included a 25000 scholarship and a trip to Australia Beihl said he felt he did well after the performance.
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Misery star Bates reports purse theft in Los Angeles
Kathy Bates had cash withdrawn at an ATM when a mechanic changed her Jaguar tire and a man took her purse while she declined help. Lt. Anthony Alba said Bates left the purse in the car as a tow arrived, and the suspect may have flattened the tire.
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Ventura veto uses pig stamp amid funding debate
In Saint Paul Governor Jesse Ventura vetoed legislation with a pig stamp to signal opposition to pork-barrel spending. Ramsey County prosecutor Susan Gaertner criticized the act as insensitive to women and children in crisis over a $500,000 domestic violence program allocation. Ventura spokesman John Wodete said the stamp was intended as humor, not commentary on responsibility.
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