Zimbabwe voters turn out in huge numbers in tight poll
In Harare Zimbabwe thousands flocked to polling stations amid political violence and threats as the parliamentary vote heads into its second day. The election pits Robert Mugabe's ZANU PF against the opposition Movement for Democratic Change with observers noting intimidation but overall smooth voting. Masipula Sithole of the University of Zimbabwe says the violence may have backfired.
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Navy ready to resume sudden incident on Vieques
In Vieques Puerto Rico the Navy said it would restart the sudden incident exercise the largest since a prior accident ended a yearlong occupation of the target range Protesters planned to block the drills and a civic assembly gathered outside Camp Garcia to map strategy Organizers warned against a spontaneous rush that could threaten lives inside the range police and military guards were visible at the camp pro testers urged residents to enter the range to halt the exercise
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Presbyterian Church to debate same sex unions rules
In Long Beach California Presbyterian leaders gather to discuss whether to ban blessings of same sex unions even if the ceremonies stop short of marriage. Organizers seek consensus to unite traditionalists and reformers amid church fragmentation over homosexual unions. The Rev Clifton Kirkpatrick urges a focused, neutral discussion on responsibility.
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Kennedy Memorial Rededicated In Dallas Ceremony
In Dallas a ceremony rededicated the John Kennedy Memorial, since its 197 dedication the concrete walls had stained and chipped. A graffiti attack earlier damaged the monument during a three month restoration that added interpretive panels explaining its open tomb design and Kennedy's burial at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington D C.
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Museum project in Spears hometown sparks tribute exhibit
Two Kentwood residents start a Britney Spears museum addition within the Kentwood Museum to honor her upbringing, Mouseketeer days, and rise to chart success. Spears’ parents donate childhood dresses. coordinators plan a gift shop and public opening once finalized.
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Fiji hostage crisis eases as four women freed from parliament
Four of 31 hostages in Suva parliament, including minister Adi Koila, have been released by rebels. The move, described as a goodwill gesture, came as military and rebel talks resume ahead of planned negotiations.
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Four dead and a driver charged in South Carolina crash
Four family members died and a fifth was in critical condition after a Friday night crash near Batesburg on SC 23 when a 23 year old Mar vel Miles crossed the center line. Miles faces five counts of felony DUI.
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Clinton revises plan for senior prescription drug benefit
President Clinton proposes using budget surplus funds to provide an earlier and broader prescription drug benefit for seniors in 2002 with higher Medicare generosity than Republican plans. The White House package includes a $4,000 cap on annual out of pocket costs and aims to outpace GOP proposals as lawmakers debate drug coverage ahead of the election. Republicans criticized the plan and pushed their version through the Ways and Means Committee with a floor vote anticipated.
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Citadel to close historic Padgett-Thomas barracks in Charleston
The Citadel plans to shut the 78 year old Padgett-Thomas barracks by Sept 15 over safety concerns including falling concrete collapsed ceilings and backed up sewer lines. Cadets will move to a temporary 106 bed unit at Stevens barracks amid debate over preserving the building and cost estimates for restoration versus new construction.
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