Babbitt cites errors in Los Alamos fire cause
A May fire at Los Alamos was traced to brush clearing by National Park Service crews who did not follow procedures and lacked sufficient staffing. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt described oversight as flawed, saying the fire’s spread resembled a cascading sequence of events after one rock loosens on a mountainside.
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National Park Service
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Allies split with U S over Iran World Bank loans
Washington reports that Britain and Germany joined 22 other loan executives in approving 232 million dollars in World Bank loans to Iran despite Albright’s push. She argued Iran’s sponsorship of terrorism its economic track and the show trial of 13 Jews, while allies supported the majority decision.
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World Bank
Iran
Madeleine Albright
Israel
Britain
Germany
United States
Peru postponement calls grow as Toledo withdraws
Peru’s presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo said he will not participate in the May 28 runoff against President Alberto Fujimori and urged a postponement to address election irregularities. He asked for a June 18 extension, while the National Election Board, led by Fujimori appointees, rejected the delay request.
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National Election Board
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Suburban Chicago Family Claims Half of $363 Million Lottery Jackpot
AP reports a Lake Zurich area family, Joe and Sue Kainz of Tower Lakes, claimed the other half of last week’s record $363 million Big Game jackpot. The winning ticket was sold at a Lake Zurich convenience store and news conference was planned. The Daily Herald identified the couple and noted their three children work at Wild Onion Brewing Co. in Lake Barrington. Neighboring residents praised the couple as a fitting winner.
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Clark leans cyberspace as Eye on the Law debuts online
Marcia Clark, ex OJ Simpson prosecutor, signs with APBnews.com as senior analyst and columnist. Her first online installment of Eye on the Law features audio and video on policing domestic violence cases as she shifts from court to cyberspace. Dolly Parton expands Imagination Library to Branson area, funding boosted by profits from Dixie Stampede. Arnold Schwarzenegger tours China promoting Special Olympics and advocates free trade amid WTO talks and US politics.
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Los Angeles
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Dolly Parton
Imagination Library
Dollywood Foundation
Milllion
Schwarzenegger
China
Beijing
Arnold Schwarzenegger
World Trade Organization
European Union
NRA Hosts Annual Convention in Charlotte
The NRA opens its 129th annual convention in Charlotte amid a heated national gun rights debate. Members expect up to 40,000 attendees over four days as Wayne LaPierre touts rising membership to 3.6 million and $10 million in donations, with discussions on gun policy and safety measures.
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Denver
Columbine High School
Littleton
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Smith & Wesson
State News: Driver’s License Reinstate Easier Across State
The Public Safety Department announces that drivers can reinstate suspended licenses for unpaid tickets at any Motor Vehicles Division office. About 80,000 licenses were suspended in 1996-99 for nonpayment. Reinstatement costs $90 and requires court compliance paperwork. Sherrel Ball of Sumter supports the change after her husband faced Columbia trips for license issues.
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Sherri Jacobelli
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Sumter
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Pressure over Reno job in early fund-raising probe memo
FBI Director Louis Freeh urged Deputy Director Esposito in a December 1996 memo to pause the investigation to protect Attorney General Janet Reno and cited alleged comments by Lee Radek. The document, turned over to Senate investigators, notes pressure on the attorney general’s job and Radek’s role, which Radek says has no basis in fact.
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Flag shadow hits Spoleto Festival US A in Charleston
South Carolina debate over the Confederate flag drifts into Spoleto Festival US A. Ticket sales dip about 10 percent as performers cancel or bow out to honor a tourism boycott led by NAACP opposition, while lawmakers push to relocate the flag from the State House dome.
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