Haiti Ties Strain as U S Bans Flights Amid Crisis
The United States halts all flights to Haiti as Clinton sanctions tighten. Citibank and Bank of Boston close, cutting off access to deposits. Port au Prince ships fewer links to the outside world while 1000 plus travelers await at the airport amid a tense, uncertain future.
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Figures Show Domestic Homicide Decline in FBI Data
Boston report notes a drop of 18 percent in overall women killed by husbands or boyfriends since the late 1970s, with black women facing a 41 percent decline since 1976. Experts credit tougher laws, enforcement, and more battered-wird shelters, while warning domestic violence remains a broader issue beyond homicide.
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Children Roar With Approval For New Movie
The Lion King inspires strong demand as families embrace toys and merchandise. Parents like Michelle Rosenbloom and 4 year old Aimee Harmon express eagerness to relive the film, while retailers report fast-moving items from plush to backpacks and figures at Burger King and JC Penney, with prices from 1 to 250 dollars.
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Dollar Woes Spur Markets As Fed Rate Hopes Fade
Friday prices rang lower. the Dow fell 62.15 to 3636.94 while 30-year Treasuries yield 7.52 percent. The yen slipped to 100.45 per dollar from 101.25, near postwar record lows, as investors fear renewed Fed tightening. Analysts warn intervention must be paired with rate moves. Greenspan may resist bigger hikes.
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Grand jury ends Simpson case hearing amid media concerns
The 23 member grand jury was told to close its books after secret testimony on the Simpson case. Judge Lance Ito presided as Simpson attended, while defense and prosecutors argued media influence tainted the process. District Attorney Garcetti stressed the move aimed at speed, with a preliminary hearing planned for Thursday.
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Mediation fails so Coble promises court action over flag dispute
Business leaders weigh legal push as Gov Campbell and Attorney General Medlock clash over whether the flag should come down. The group aims to pressure a special legislative session to revisit a compromise, with participants including Wachovia Bank chief Anthony Parr and AT&T South Carolina general manager Thomas Persons.
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DSS Moves to Tougher Policies After Baby Deaths
DSS officials said two infant deaths sparked accelerated efforts to reform policies on drug exposure in families. Public affairs director Jerry Adams noted training improvements for workers handling alcohol and drug abuse cases, while Sam Griswold urged heightened care and risk assessment. An internal review probes Dezmen case and two crack cocaine incidents, with fuller findings due in July.
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