U S seeks immunity from new U N court
Washington pushes for blanket immunity for American troops as the United Nations moves to establish a permanent international criminal court to prosecute war crimes. State Department lawyers begin the effort at the U N while rights groups warn the move could invite more countries to shield their forces.
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Mayors push to expand urban parks nationwide
New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial described the push by the U S Conference of Mayors to back federal legislation expanding park and recreation outlets in cities. He said the issue is critical and underattended compared with gun control and schools as the House moved to provide 125 million dollars for recreation and green spaces.
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Burton says Clinton likely to face prosecution aid
Rep Dan Burton, chief Republican investigator, said Clinton Gore and Reno may be prosecuted after a new president is inaugurated. He accused Reno of obstructing justice by resisting requests for special prosecutors into fundraising irregularities from four years ago, asserting illegal foreign contributions were involved. Podesta dismissed the claims as political damage aimed at Gore.
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Meet the Press
Tobacco CEOs to Detail Industry Changes Before Jury
Florida jury to hear from Michael Szymanczyk of Philip Morris and four other tobacco executives this week as they present changes in the industry over the past three years. Lawyers argue punitive damages are unwarranted in the case brought by 300,000 to 500,000 Florida smokers after a $12.7 million compensatory award.
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Florida
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Bridge lessons from a sparse April duplicate in Florida
In Hobe Sound, Phillip Alder describes a five-and-a-half table duplicate amid golf conflicts. Anne Chatham partnered, leading to a tense board where South should have shifted to three no trump. The analysis covers bidding choices, opening leads, and defending to one down, urging three no trump with a long minor as a guiding principle.
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Oklahoma leaders near 700 million road bond deal
Oklahoma City AP reports top lawmakers and Gov. Keating near a 700 million bond package to upgrade major highways over years. Combined with 300 million already in a signed bill, total road spending would reach 1 billion. Projects include widening Northwest Passage to four lanes from Oklahoma City to Ward, rebuilding SH 99 to I-40, and four-laning SH 8 between Claremore and Inola.
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