FBI Director Freeh considers quitting amid criticism
FBI Director Louis Freeh told Newsweek he has wondered about leaving since taking the post on Sept. 1 1993 amid persistent controversy over the bureau. Critics say the FBI has damaged its reputation, with sharp scrutiny of the crime lab and the Richard Jewell case and tensions with the White House over China campaign contributions.
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Columbia shuttle mission ends early due to failing power unit
Space shuttle Columbia and its seven astronauts will return to Earth on Tuesday, 12 days early, after a deteriorating fuel cell power generator raised explosion concerns. NASA cut the 16 day science mission, turning off the degraded unit and conserving power as two other fuel cells remained operational.
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Russian Progress rocket launches to repair Mir
A Progress resupply rocket lifted from Kazakhstan carrying repair kits to fix Mir's life support. The craft aims to restore oxygen and CO2 removal and cooling systems after three failures, with docking planned for Tuesday. If launch failed, Mir crew faced limited breathable air and possible evacuation. James Oberg called the launch a relief for the embattled space program.
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Justice attorneys guiding Reno on campaign finance probe
Attorney General Janet Reno repeatedly defers to veteran Justice Department counsel Mark Richard as the independent counsel trigger remains unmet. Facing Friday deadlines from Republican led committees, Reno emphasizes career prosecutors’ pivotal role over political appointees in the investigation.
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Senators propose cigarette tax to fund child health care
Senators Kennedy and Hatch unveil a bill to raise 43 cents per pack in federal cigarette taxes. Two thirds of the revenue would fund health insurance for 10 million uninsured children, while one third would reduce the federal deficit. The plan argues it also discourages youth smoking and allows states to set eligibility rules.
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Army drops charge that private lied in Aberdeen sex case
Private Toni Moreland pled guilty to minor charges at a summary court martial and received 16 days in prison and a 300 dollar fine. The Army dropped accusations she lied about sex with an instructor, while she said investigators pressured her to claim rape.
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