Clinton assures world leaders of U S stability
President Clinton told Vladimir Putin and other leaders in Brunei that there is nothing to worry about as the United States navigates the disputed election. He said the American system will determine whether Al Gore or George W. Bush becomes the 43rd president, while Putin noted Moscow's anxious but respectful wait for the outcome.
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Vladimir Putin
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George W. Bush
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Palestinians mark symbolic Independence Day amid clashes
Palestinians in Jerusalem mark their symbolic Independence Day with funeral processions and rock-throwing clashes. One man was killed and 15 wounded by Israeli fire as expectations for a unilateral state declaration faded. Arafat did not address the crowd, appearing publicly only with UN rights chief Mary Robinson in Gaza City.
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Breakfast program doubles as 6.4 million kids get free meals
Washington based AP report notes about 6.4 million poor schoolchildren receive free or reduced price breakfasts, nearly double a decade earlier. Only a portion of eligible children participate, with 42 percent of low income lunch participants also taking breakfast in 1999 2000. West Virginia shows the highest participation at 56 percent.
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Food Research and Action Center
West Virginia
Mississippi flag commission faces vote after long hearings
The commission weighing a state flag change in Mississippi completed a grueling round of public hearings. Over the past month crowds packed university auditoriums for three-hour sessions on the 106 year old flag featuring the Confederate banner. Racially charged exchanges dominated debates between opponents who view the banner as a symbol of slavery and supporters who call it heritage.
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Miss
Mississippi
Clinton visits Hanoi as Vietnam rises with future focus
In Hanoi Clinton faces a city opening to the world with a new airport terminal under construction and Western billboards. He will meet leaders, address Hanoi National University students, and view efforts to recover MIAs while Vietnam shifts toward growth over war remembrances.
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Rock Bottom Remainders to Tour For Charity
A star studded garage band led by Stephen King launches a three city tour to aid underfunded youth programs. Members include Dave Barry Amy Tan Mitch Albom Kathi Goldmark Ridley Pearson Scott Turow with Roger McGuinn and Matt Groening joining for select dates. Proceeds benefit local after school programs in Boston Washington DC and other cities.
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Barry
Boston
Washington, D.C
Final death toll in Kitzstein horn cable car fire 155
Austrian authorities on Wednesday announced 155 dead from the weekend cable car fire in the Kitzstein horn tunnel near Kaprun. Most victims were inside the tunnel. three died at the top station. Bodies flown to Salzburg for DNA and dental ID, with identification possibly weeks away.
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Austria
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Lang
Salzburg
Roland Ertl
Kitzsteinhorn
Galtner
Ports Authority to study terminal site options in bid review
The South Carolina Ports Authority will review three terminal sites for the Global Gateway project including Daniel Island, the Savannah River in Jasper County, and the Cooper River area. A board report will be discussed with engineers and environmental factors, costs, and timelines. Public input from a major hearing last year is cited, with the Army Corps of Engineers reviewing the draft impact statement amid a flood of comments.
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Anne Moise
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Army Corps of Engineers
David Rich
Will Smith Gambles Away Earnings in Las Vegas Trip
In Las Vegas during a break from filming The Legend of Bagger Vance, Will Smith reportedly lost about $60,000 in twenty minutes while golfing and gambling. Golf coach Ron Del Barrio notes the swing benefited but the gambling did not, with Smith vowing never to gamble again.
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Los Angeles
Las Vegas
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Indiana church faces seizure over tax dispute in Indianapolis
In a tense standoff, Indianapolis Baptist Temple members slept inside the building awaiting federal marshals after a court ordered seizure to satisfy a six million dollar tax lien. Pastor Greg A Dixon defends withholding taxes as a matter of faith while a vigil of 400 plus parishioners prayed and sang.
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