Barak seeks allied backing for violence drop plan
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak pushes for U S and European endorsement of a violence reduction condition to restart peace talks. Barak says Clinton agreement supports the plan after a weekend meeting. He canceled London talks to return to Israel as over 200 people, mostly Palestinians, have died in two months of fighting.
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Ehud Barak
United States
Barak
Clinton
Tony Blair
London
Israel
Gene found that may trigger obesity and diabetes
In New Orleans AP report researchers identify a thrusty gene linked to fat storage and an inherited tendency to gain weight. German researchers note the gene may help explain obesity patterns. about 90 percent of blacks, 50 percent of Asians, and 30 percent of whites may carry at least one copy.
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New Orleans
Western European Union dissolves after 52 years in silence
The Western European Union ended its 52 year existence with little public notice in Marseille. The group spent the Cold War years on the sidelines of history while NATO dominated Western defense. In 2001 the WEU will be absorbed by the European Union, adding a defense and security dimension to its economic power.
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France
European Union
NATO Alliance
WEU
Peru ousts Fujimori ally as Congress president
Lawmakers vote 64 to 51 to oust Martha Hildebrandt, Fujimori ally, as Congress president. Fujimori travels to Brunei and Panama for summits amid a corruption scandal surrounding Vladimiro Montesinos, weakening the president and prompting talk of possible removal ahead of elections next spring.
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Peru
Fujimori
Congress
Brunei
Panama
Vladimiro Montesinos
Martha Hildebrandt
Bodies Removed After Cable Car Fire In Austria
Investigators extract DNA samples from personal belongings and body bags at the Kaprun scene after a deadly cable car blaze on opening day of the ski season. Forensic pathologist Edith Tutsch-Bauer notes charred remains and missing identifications as officials compile a list of the victims.
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Austria
Edith Tutsch-Bauer
Glacier Slope
Iraq and U N sanction campaign gains momentum
United Nations and major powers watch as Iraq, aided by Russia France and Arab states, eases a decade old air embargo and seeks to lift economic penalties. Baghdad opens borders to U N approved goods and shifts oil payments to euros while insisting weapons programs are dismantled and urging cooperation with inspectors.
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Advertising blitz ties pizza to election drama
Advertisers use election mood to push products. Pizza Hut selling Insider Pizza with a timely, irreverent ad aimed at younger consumers. Snickers tied to undecided voters. Spokespersons say timing and relevance key as Americans stayed glued to TV for results.
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Pizza Hut
Michelle Weese
Patty Sullivan
Womack rises with sold out Las Vegas concert run
Lee Ann Womack parlayed free cowboy shows into Las Vegas headlining gigs after her No 1 ballad I Hope You Dance. She says her marquee presence signals a groundbreaking year in her career and long-term success.
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Lee Ann Womack
Texas
Rita Coolidge Receives Lifetime Music Award in Albuquerque
Rita Coolidge was honored with a lifetime music award at the Native American Music Awards in Albuquerque. The ceremony noted her start as a backup singer for Eric Clapton and Stephen Stills before rising in rhythm and blues and ballads. Several American Indian musicians, including Joanne Shenandoah and Mary Youngblood, were recognized. Rodney E. Grant hosted, known for Dances with Wolves.
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Albuquerque
Coolidge
Eric Clapton
Stephen Stills
Joanne Shenandoah
Mary Youngblood
Rodney E. Grant
Motive sought in ax killings of two children
Investigators seek why Stephanie Simmons also known as Muhammad killed her 10-year-old Ingrid and 2-year-old Justin Bennett, with bail denied on two murder counts. Police found blood on the Cainhoy home and a wounded 12-year-old sister. a psychiatric evaluation was ordered, and Amber is in state custody. Darrell Bennett faces drug trafficking charges as investigators assess drugs or alcohol in Simmons system.
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Yusan Muhammad
Berkeley County
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Berkeley
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Elizabeth Harper
Harper
Amber
State Social Services Department
Terrance Simmons
Cassandra
Atlanta
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Cainhoy
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Elizabeth Goldiner
Goldiner
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Forgotten Spartanburg history of the Harlem Hell Fighters
In Spartanburg the 369th Infantry known as the Harlem Hell Fighters served in World War I, performing menial work at first before fighting on the Meuse Argonne front with French forces. They earned the Croix de Guerre with Silver Star, trained at Camp Wadsworth in October 1917, faced racial incidents, and have been largely ignored in local WWI history. Historian Damon Fordham notes their role shaped Allied victories, urging recognition.
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France
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United States
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Avery Research Center For
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