Centers settle in HIV discrimination case
Two day care centers agreed to settlements after refusing to admit a child with HIV, marking a first for the AIDS disability protection under the ADA. A third center faces trial in Beloit, Wisconsin, with federal officials pursuing the case. Powell dies at 76. Norwalk landlord convicted in five murders tied to a feud over a bounced rent check.
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Kiriyenko Named Russian Premier After Vote Clash
Sergei Kiriyenko, a 35 year old banker turned politician, won approval as Russia's prime minister after a tense six hour debate. President Yeltsin praised the choice while parliament faced a partisan clash and protests over reforms. Kiriyenko hails from Nizhny Novgorod and rose to cabinet position last October.
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American woman freed after month with Colombian rebels
Louise Augustine, 63, from Chillicothe Illinois, was released by the FARC near Las Alpes Colombia after a month in captivity. Two fellow American bird-watchers, Peter Shen and Todd Mark, remained held while the rebels signaled possible release if media aired their communique accusing Washington of meddling. Augustine thanked her faith for endurance and said the rebels treated her well.
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Japanese Cabinet approves record $90 billion stimulus plan
Japan's cabinet approved a $90 billion economic stimulus package combining $59 billion in public works with $31 billion in income tax cuts to counter a potential recession. The plan aims to spur growth toward 1.9 percent in the current year, with banks urged to dispose of bad loans and a broad tax overhaul to boost spending by a four person family this summer and again next year.
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Fortier faces 11 to 14 year term in bombing case
Federal prosecutors urged a sentence of 11 to 14 years for Michael Fortier for failing to warn about the Oklahoma City bombing plan and for lying to agents. Fortier pleaded guilty to four felonies and awaits sentencing May 27. He cooperated with investigators and is also tied to plans to move 25 stolen guns from Kansas to Arizona with Timothy McVeigh.
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