Opposition Rallies in Cacak Demand Milosevic Step Down
A 10,000 strong crowd in Cacak near Belgrade urged President Slobodan Milosevic to resign in the first public protest since NATO ended airstrikes. Opponents from The Alliance for Change urged Milosevic to step down as chants of resignation filled the rally. A small explosion briefly interrupted events but no further incidents occurred.
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Bush builds fundraising lead over Gore and rivals
George W. Bush reports a record first six months of 2000 fundraising, surpassing all 10 Republican rivals combined and likely topping Gore by millions. Gore collected about 18.2 to 18.5 million, while Bradley trails with over 11 million. Bush streams in through California events amid a $4.2 million California swing.
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Fed prepares to raise rates amid growth concerns
Private economists expect the Federal Reserve to announce a rate increase at today's Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Greenspan signaled pre emptive action to curb inflation, aiming to prevent sharper future hikes and a recession. The backdrop includes past rate moves in 1994 1997 and last fall's cuts to shield the U S economy from global turmoil.
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Small cities grow while large SC cities shrink in population
Census figures show Greenville Charleston and Columbia decline or barely rise from 1990 to 1998 while Lexington up 73 percent and Hilton Head 28 percent lead growth in smaller towns. Demographers note commuting keeps city centers lively with jobs rising despite stagnant resident counts.
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Murder charge filed in drunk driving case in Columbia
Miles Porter 39 faced a bond hearing after being charged with DUI and murder in a crash that killed Arlene Protin 43. Court notes indicate a prior DUI and a suspended license at the time of the collision last year. Porter may leave home only to see his doctor while awaiting trial.
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Lilith Fair not exclusive says Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan rejects the white chick folkfest label for Lilith Fair. She says the all female festival invited diverse artists but public perception framed it as a white woman with an acoustic guitar. The 1998 edition includes Missy Elliott and Sheryl Crow among others.
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