Chirac Seeks Strong Yes Vote Ahead of 1996 Election
Yamauri Shimbun reports Chirac calls for a vote of confidence to back reforms and Europe ahead of 1998 changes, stressing the need for a majority to modernize the economy and face the century ahead. Blair's Labor victory in Britain follows a reformist path with questions about future plans and leadership.
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Jacques Chirac
Europe
de Gaulle
France
Blair
Labor Party
Labor
Britain
Senate debate on partial birth abortion becomes battle over Donna Watts
The Senate will consider a ban on partial birth abortions while Donna Joy Watts, a hydrocephalic child with severe disabilities, is cited as the case study. Her parents fought for life through multiple medical struggles, showing a highly personal argument against the procedure and framing abortion opponents’ stance as protecting vulnerable individuals.
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Senate
Donna Joy Watts
Don
Lori Watts
Lori
Watts
Donna Joy
Donna
Scott Bakula
Jonny
Springer News Punditting Sparks TV Debates In Chicago
Critics argued Springer would degrade local news but he only lasted two performances as a pundit. The piece notes Springer quit amid personal attacks while TV news shifts toward crime heavy formats like Cops and Court TV. It also highlights Carol Marin's stand and the broader Nielsen driven glitz trend in network news.
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Jerry Springer
Chicago
Springer
Eric Sevareid
Elvis
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Cincinnati
George Stephanopoulos
Dick Morris
Carol Marin
Homer Simpson
Walter Cronkite
Jerry
O.j.ing
Cable
Tom Brokaw
NBC
Net
Bill Clinton
O.J
Newt Gingrich
Capitol Dome
Bob Dole
Peter Jennings
ABC
Jennings
Ring
Soldier scandal in Army drills calls for culture change
The trial of Army drill sergeant Delmar Simpson ends with a 25 year sentence after brief deliberation, highlighting a system permitting predatory conduct. His case prompts calls for reform to keep leaders from abusing power and protecting subordinate women, with broader questions about women in the service and a lingering hostile culture.
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Delmar Simpson
Navy
Simpson
Gene McKinney
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