Trial of embassy bombings delayed in New York case
Two years after the Africa embassy bombings that killed 224 people, including 12 Americans, prosecutors and defense lawyers clash over pretrial confinement as the long delayed trial nears a new date. The United States accuses Osama bin Laden and 16 others of organizing the attacks through al Qaeda, with extradition underway for jailed abroad suspects and a $5 million reward for each fugitive.
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Bush Cheney swing through swing states on rail tour
Bush and Cheney wrapped a three day swing through key battleground states touring Illinois by train from Chicago to Joliet. They attacked Clinton for vetoing GOP tax relief for two income married couples and promoted a plan to let younger workers invest portions of their Social Security taxes. Gore supported a different cut for couples if elected. Hastert praised Cheney and framed the ticket as ready to tax relief and spending restraint.
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Oklahoma to hold early evening executions for victims families
Corrections officials in Tulsa plan a switch to early evening executions to accommodate family members of murder victims. The first under the new schedule is set for Thursday with Kent Wallace, who pled guilty in 1991 to killing two Arkansas teenagers in LeFlore County, slated to die around 9 p.m. at the State Penitentiary in McAlester.
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Talks Continue As Verizon Workers Picket Nationwide
Talks continue as workers at Verizon Communications walk off the job amid contract talks over working conditions and union representation for 87,200 workers in 12 eastern states. Verizon warned 25 million customers to expect potential delays in directory assistance repairs and installations while managers were poised to be called to duty if the strike extends.
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Serbian opposition backs Mihailovic to oppose Milosevic
Serbia’s largest opposition party the Serbian Renewal Movement nominated Belgrade mayor Vojislav Mihailovic for Yugoslavia’s presidency in September, rejecting calls for a unified anti Milosevic candidate and risking a split vote that could help Milosevic retain power. The move follows earlier signals of a boycott by other opposition groups.
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Russia Launches Unmanned Cargo Ship To Space Station
A Soyuz rocket launched the Progress cargo ship from Baikonur carrying fuel and supplies for the International Space Station. The unmanned vessel, bound for docking early Wednesday, carries scientific instruments linen and personal hygiene items in preparation for the October crew arrival, with a second mission planned for late August.
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