U S population boom marks decade of growth in 1990s
The Census Bureau reports the United States added about 33 million people from 1990 to 2000, the largest ten year gain. Growth driven by the West and South cities while the Plains and Rust Belt declined. Las Vegas McAllen Texas and Boise Idaho led fastest growth with immigration boosting counts.
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U S to Maintain Aid to Yugoslavia After Milosevic Arrest
The State Department said U S assistance to Yugoslavia will continue at 50 million dollars while the U S weighs cooperation with the U N war crimes tribunal at The Hague. The administration will also support World Bank loans, depending on Yugoslav cooperation.
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Arroyo orders all-out war against Abu Sayyaf in Philippines
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo vows relentless pursuit of Abu Sayyaf militants after they threaten to behead U.S. hostage Jeffrey Schilling on her 54th birthday. Schilling, 25, from Oakland, is held captive since August as talks with rebels loom.
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Standout historical dates from the 1860s to 2000s
A compact reel of milestones from 1860 to 2000 includes the Pony Express start in 1860, Jesse James death in 1882, Hauptmann’s 1936 execution, Truman’s 1948 Marshall Plan, MLK Jr mountain top speech in 1968, 1968 peace talks, 1974 deadly tornadoes, Sarah Vaughan’s 1990 death, the 1996 Croatia jetliner crash and Kaczynski arrest, and 2000 Michigan State NCAA title victory.
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