Hutchison urges summer pause on federal gas tax
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison calls for a temporary suspension of the 18.4 cent per gallon federal gasoline tax to ease rising pump prices. She notes a prior failed rollback and frames it as a short term fix. The Illinois Legislature weighs suspending the state's 5 percent fuel sales tax in a special session.
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Kuwait oil minister resigns after deadly refinery blast
Kuwait's oil minister Sheik Saud Nasser Al Sabah said he resigned for political responsibility after Sunday’s explosion at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery that killed four workers and injured 49. He noted top oil officials at Kuwait National Petroleum Co. also submitted resignations.
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Japan election yields stable ruling coalition majority
Mori Tokyo AP reports Japan’s governing coalition won a solid majority in the 490 seat lower house with 271 seats. The outcome preserves current economic policy priorities focused on public spending while the opposition gains strength and women’s seats rise. Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori remains leader amid criticism for early controversial remarks and policy missteps.
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Japan
Yoshiro Mori
UN Fails to Meet Poverty Eradication Goal
UN leaders report failure to lift 3 billion people out of poverty living on less than two dollars a day. Dan Rasmussen criticizes the world body for unfulfilled commitments as the General Assembly opens a weeklong review of progress since the 1995 Denmark conference.
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Dame Elizabeth Taylor Accepts Marian Anderson Award
Dame Elizabeth Taylor received the Marian Anderson humanitarian award at a Philadelphia Art Museum event fundraiser. Mayor Joan Street presented the 68 year old star, praising her AIDS advocacy as she urged continued support amid a high priced dinner.
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Izabeth Taylor
Marian Anderson
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Zimbabwe election marred by violence and bias says observers
International observers said Zimbabwe’s two day parliamentary vote was not free and fair amid pre election violence. At least 30 killed with thousands beaten mostly by ruling party militants. Monitor head Pierre Schori cited fear and intimidation shaping the campaign while praising the actual voting process.
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Marine faces possible murder charge after off base shooting
Pvt Marquesl Sutton 21 of Burton was arrested after police found Lance Cpl Damon Cummings 21 with two gunshot wounds. Cummings died later at Memorial Medical Center Savannah. Sutton, stationed at Parris Island, was charged with assault with intent to kill and could be upgraded to murder. Investigators seek motive and other possible participants.
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Beaufort County
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Mother and son die on James Island in suspected natural causes
Charleston AP James Island woman Christine Sathe 51 and her 19-year-old son Asher died from natural causes per preliminary autopsy. Coroner Rae Wooten said no foul play evident. Christine had heart problems and might have died of a heart attack while Asher, described as underdeveloped and medically fragile, died from inability to feed and care for himself. Neighbors reported a starving dog and had not seen the Sathes since June 5. Bodies were found by a neighbor with a spare key. duration of death unknown.
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Asher Sathe
Bush seeks to tailor image as a different Republican
President candidate George W. Bush urges a distinct Republican stance in speeches to Hispanic and Black groups and in welfare to work talks. He backs splitting INS into a border enforcement arm and an immigrant welcome agency, a reform idea backed by Rep. Lamar Smith but lacking Senate support. Bush aims to broaden outreach beyond Al Gore’s base.
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Drought Tightens Edisto River Strains South Carolina Wildlife
The Edisto River shows signs of drought with exposed sandbars and low water as boats scrape the river bottom. Officials note stressed fish populations concentrating as waterways shrink, wetlands dry, and wildlife migrates, including alligators roaming nearer homes and subdivisions.
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