Kerkorian to boost Chrysler stake with $700 million offer
Investor Kirk Kerkorian through Tracinda proposes to buy 14 million Chrysler shares at 50 each, raising ownership to about 15 percent. The bid follows a failed $22.8 billion hostile takeover and drew a tepid market response as Chrysler stock edged lower.
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Wife of Nichols says he showed no signs before bombing
Mariie Nichols told the Dallas Morning News she saw nothing in the days before the blast to suggest her husband Terry Nichols was involved though she wasn t surprised by his arrest. She called him a gentle person and said she would have spoken to the FBI if she knew anything. Nichols, 40, is accused of helping buy materials and assemble a fertilizer fuel bomb in a rental truck with Timothy McVeigh.
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Officials See Ruling Push For Random Drug Testing
Washington Supreme Court ruling on random drug tests for student athletes could extend to other activities and trips officials say. Educators and parents support curbing drugs in schools while wary critics warn of privacy invasions. Justices differ over privacy versus safety in public schools.
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Evidence ties hair and fibers to Simpson case
Los Angeles prosecutors described hair and fiber evidence linking O J Simpson to the crime scene. A police lab technician testified that hair similar to Simpson's was found on Ronald Goldman and on the glove at Simpson's estate, and that fibers matching the Bronco's carpet appeared on the cap near Goldman's feet.
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Simpson trial update with new genetic odds lowered
Bruce Weir, a genetic scientist, admitted prior error in frequency calculations from mixed blood stains due to a computer glitch. He redid the math and said odds of matching evidence samples against O J Simpson are lower than first thought. Prosecution to follow with hair analysis from dog and human samples. Clark’s questioning aimed to preempt defense challenges of Lewis, whose testimony resumes today.
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Compromise Sought On Clinton GOP Budget Cuts
Washington reports White House and Republican leaders race to seal a compromise plan to trim more than 16 billion from approved spending. Draft circulated on Capitol Hill would restore 724 million to education and job training, offset by new cuts to federal admin and travel, NASA and agriculture. Clinton vetoed 16.4 billion cut on June 7, citing harm to education and environment. Agencies note relief funds for 1994 California earthquake victims and terrorism and Jordan debt relief. A deal is sought before the July Fourth recess.
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First Lady to Join Press as Syndicated Columnist
Hillary Rodham Clinton plans a weekly syndicated column sharing experiences and views similar to Eleanor Roosevelt. She will write without pay, starting July 23 through Creators Syndicate, focusing on issues on people's minds and human stories from the White House and beyond.
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