Global Second robot aids probe of Flight 990 crash site
Families of Flight 990 victims gather as a second high tech robot is brought in to locate the elusive black boxes beneath wreckage on the Atlantic seabed. The plane plummeted from 89 000 feet with 217 dead. The search continues under six feet of wreckage.
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White House and GOP push budget talks on Interior and land grabs
Washington budget negotiators narrow differences on Interior Department programs while clashing over land acquisition funding and offshore oil lease royalties. White House proposes a four year lands legacy program rising to 900 million by 2003 funded from offshore lease revenues. Republicans demand no new entitlements and seek modest increases to the Interior bill.
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Settlement signals in Microsoft antitrust talks
Government and Microsoft officials signaled a possible settlement in the prolonged antitrust case despite Judge Jackson finding misuse of monopoly power. federal antitrust chief says remedies may include breakup options and a court-recommended path. Gates and Klein stress consumer benefit and choice while pursuing a fair resolution.
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Exide seeks more data in Greer lead poisoning suit
Exide Corp officials say they need more information before replying to lawsuits alleging lead poisoning in 21 children near the former Greer plant. They note only blood lead screenings exist and say injuries must be proven. six plant managers were named defendants and Exide has yet to respond. The company spent about 1 million removing soil and reimbursed 46 thousand to the state for cleanup oversight.
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INS targets illegal immigrants in Carolinas and beyond
The INS plans quick response teams in Charlotte Raleigh Winston Salem and Greer to identify and deport illegal aliens along the I 85 corridor critics warn this enforcement push may undermine community integration. A statewide tax study notes South Carolina property taxes at 525 on average per year. A Richland County deputy faces DUI charges after an off duty crash on Beatty Road.
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Actor Bale Says He Avoids Entertainment Buffets
Christian Bale keeps focus by not reading entertainment mags, saying they breed jealousy. He notes he nightmare burned more when playing Jesus in Mary Mother of Jesus than as the killer in American Psycho.
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