West Yugoslavs sign second Kosovo peace accord
Western and Yugoslav officials signed a second pact to ensure Milosevic withdraws forces from Kosovo. Two thousand unarmed OSCE monitors will verify the peace steps in Kosovo as Bronislaw Geremek called it the first step toward lasting peace.
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Norilsk Nickel Keeps City Alive in Arctic Outpost
In Norilsk Russia freezing winds drive snow squalls and factory smoke across the tundra. The world’s largest nickel mine sustains 230 000 Russians, making the city the Arctic north’s biggest center. The payroll and steady work attract residents despite isolation and harsh winters.
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Latifah to host own talk show on Fox stations
Queen Latifah also known as Dana Owens will debut a hour long Latifah talk show this fall on Fox owned stations Telepictures said. Rosie O Donnell helped recruit Latifah saying she is smart driven with a clear vision for the program. Coppola loses punitive damages appeal but keeps compensatory award Warner Bros to challenge remainder of judgment.
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Congress backs 1999 budget deal amid impeachment inquiry
After voting to approve a 500 billion budget package, the 105th Congress heads home to publicize its record. The House Judiciary Committee impeachment inquiry remains unfinished as the Senate and House prepare to send the bill to President Clinton for signature.
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Must-have Furby tops holiday toy chatter
The Furby toy is hailed as the season’s No 1 pick by its maker Tiger Electronics before release. Experts say toy hype is driven by manufacturers retailers and media, not kids, turning hot toys into status symbols and triggering chaotic shopping scenes.
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Political leaders win Nobel Prize in Oslo
John Hume and David Trimble, leaders of Northern Ireland’s two main parties, win the Nobel Peace Prize for ending decades of sectarian violence. They were cited for their work toward a peaceful solution and the peace agreement signed this spring.
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Woman sentenced to 23 years for not protecting children
Abilene Texas: Schwana Patterson 37 was sentenced to 23 years after being convicted on two counts of injury to a child by omission for failing to protect her two children abducted by ex boyfriend Bobby Wayne Woods in 1997. Woods kidnapped the children. Sarah 11 was later killed and Cody 9 was severely beaten.
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