Wildfire Rips Hanford Reservation. Thousands Evacuated
A massive wildfire expanded to 100000 acres on the Hanford nuclear reservation in southern Washington. It forced 7000 residents in West Richland and Benton City to evacuate. no injuries reported. The blaze, sparked by a Tuesday crash, threatens facilities with radioactive waste and prompted state emergency measures.
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Africa sinks in UN life quality index amid AIDS war
The United Nations report ranks 174 countries by human development. Sierra Leone is last, with all bottom 24 in sub-Saharan Africa. Canada tops the list. the United States shows high poverty despite rich income.
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Supreme Court Bans Gay Scout Leaders In Boy Scouts Case
In Matawan New Jersey the long dispute over gay scout leaders ends as the US Supreme Court rules 5-4 that the Boy Scouts may bar homosexuals from serving as troop leaders. James Dale, formerly an assistant scoutmaster and Eagle Scout, had challenged the ban after being ousted in 1990.
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Ryan and Quaid announce separation after 10 years
Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid confirm their separation about six weeks ago after a decade of marriage. Publicist Lisa Kasteler declined to discuss divorce as the couple ask for privacy during this difficult time.
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Elian Gonzalez sent back to Cuba amid mixed emotions
The article covers Elian Gonzalez leaving the United States for Cuba with his father Juan Miguel Gonzalez, amid protests in Miami and debate over whether reunification with his father trumped avoiding communism. President Clinton defends the U.S. legal principle while supporters vow to keep Elian in America.
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Hodges sues U S human services department over failed child support system
South Carolina senator Hodges argues the state should not face penalties for missing a federal deadline to deploy a statewide child support tracking system. He blames a private contractor’s fraud and hidden problems for the lapse and seeks consideration of good faith efforts. Lake Murray dam project doubles in cost to about 195 million dollars, with federal demands driving the price.
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Supreme Court strikes down Nebraska abortion ban in 5 4 ruling
The Supreme Court voided Nebraska’s partial birth abortion ban as unconstitutional, ruling it unduly burdens the right to choose and lacks health protections. The decision affects about 90 similar laws, including one in Illinois, and sparks renewed public and political debate on abortion rights.
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Medicare drug plan faces Senate test after House vote
Republicans hail their prescription drug bill as a Medicare entitlement with a guaranteed benefit but face an uncertain path in the Senate. Clinton vows veto to push a government run option, while Democrats push a nationwide plan funded by taxes and subsidies. Senate Republicans plan a July action, Democrats warn of electoral maneuvering.
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