Judge directly shapes Lewinsky testimony as immunity dispute looms
In Washington US District Judge Norma Holloway Johnson oversees a closed hearing on arrangements for Monica Lewinsky's grand jury appearance. Vernon Jordan testifies while immunity talks between Kenneth Starr and William Ginsburg loom, with no stated motive from Jordan.
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Albanians slain as Serb crackdown escalates in Kosovo
Heavily armed Serb police resumed the crackdown on ethnic Albanians seeking independence in Kosovo. In Drenica area near Pristina at least 20 Albanians were killed as part of a siege that has pushed the region toward civil war, with two police fatalities reported.
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Moon water discovery sparks plan for permanent lunar base
NASA scientists say frozen underground water at the lunar poles could support a human colony within a decade and fuel deep space exploration. Lunar Prospector findings estimate 10 to 100 million tons of water, enough to create rocket propellant and oxygen, though figures remain rough.
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Gingrich backs away on tax cuts
House Speaker Newt Gingrich says budget surpluses should not be used to cut taxes for now and advocates focusing the surplus on Social Security. He would prefer any operating surplus be returned to taxpayers rather than reduced debt or additional spending.
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El Nino War on California Roads Intensifies
Mudslides floods and farming woes aside heavy El Nino storms cut into roads in California. Drivers face dangerous potholes as road crews fire up to ten crews filling about 150 holes daily in Oakland.
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Chung expected to admit violations in Clinton fund case
Democratic fund raiser Johnny Chung faces a plea bargain to admit funneling $20,000 in illegal contributions to the Clinton Gore re election campaign. He was charged in US District Court with campaign finance law violations tax evasion and bank fraud. His lawyer said Chung wishes to move on and put the matter behind him.
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