Gore attacks Bush policy with personal charge in campaign
Vice President Al Gore targets George W. Bush’s agenda on Social Security environment economy and national security using sharp personal labels. Analysts say Gore conducts a bootleg character attack by linking policy differences to traits like arrogance smugness and irresponsibility.
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Protesters Removed From Vieques Navy Range Gates
Masked federal agents freed protesters blocking Vieques Island gates for over a year, including two US lawmakers. Protesters at the main entrance and other sites were carried away within 40 minutes as helicopters moved to remaining camps, while concerns about unexploded ordnance and safety persisted.
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UN peacekeepers suffer deaths and hostages in Sierra Leone
The deaths of seven UN peacekeepers and the abduction of 50 others in Sierra Leone shake the peace process and raise doubts about future UN missions in Africa. Rebels announce hostages will be freed, amplifying concerns over international missions amid wider regional conflicts.
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DeGeneres faces marriage label issue on tour
Ellen DeGeneres supports Vermont gay unions but condemns the term as second class. She says the tour opener in Easton, Pennsylvania may touch on gay rights while avoiding political humor. Bob Barker to undergo knee surgery next week during Price is Right taping break.
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Cardinal O'Connor dies at 80 after brain tumor battle
Cardinal John O'Connor led the U S Catholic Church in New York for 16 years guiding more than 2 million Catholics in the media capital He supported church positions on social issues while playing a public role in national debates He died after eight months post surgery at his residence behind St Patrick's Cathedral with family by his side The pope and Vatican officials expressed sorrow and planned a funeral with Cardinal Angelo Sodano as envoy in attendance President Clinton praised his courage and faith
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Judge upholds state's sex offender registry law
A Circuit Court judge sustained South Carolina's sex offender registry as constitutional, praised by Attorney General Charlie Condon for crime prevention. Barry Holcombe challenged the law arguing it violates double jeopardy and targets pre 1994 offenses. he was convicted in 1980 for assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct.
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Public optimism on finances holds steady in AP poll
Almost nine of 10 Americans say their finances are better or the same as a year ago in an Associated Press survey. Respondents cite steady employment, rising incomes, and confidence the economy will continue to grow, despite stock market fluctuations and higher interest rates.
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Democrats back granite flag monument plan in South Carolina
A majority of House Democrats support a plan to place a granite monument with a bronze Confederate flag on State House grounds as debate on the flag's fate opens next week. Republicans dismiss the plan as a tombstone and oppose weakening the flag's display.
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