Miss America contestants back swimwear in pageant poll
A poll shows 42 of 50 Miss America contestants comfortable with wearing swimsuits in public. Separate: ex-senator Durenberger to plead guilty to five misdemeanor counts over public funds. Kevorkian-linked death case draws attention in Michigan. Evacuation ordered in Plymouth Montserrat after volcanic eruption. Two climbers die on Mount Rainier, another injured. Mortal Kombat tops weekend box office with 23.3 million.
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Plane crash in Georgia kills three, injures 26
A commuter plane from Georgia to Mississippi crashed in a hayfield near Carrollton, killing three and injuring 26. The turboprop broke into pieces. some survivors fled burning wreckage as FAA noted engine trouble and possible emergency landing. Lucille Burton of Asheville later died in hospital.
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Fatal Detroit bridge assault case shocks onlookers
On Belle Isle two minor crashes led to a mob attack as three men dragged Deletha Ward from a car and stripped her. The crowd cheered as she was chased to a river edge where she died. Police arrested three men ages 20 and 19 but charges were not announced.
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FDA probes dog illness link to tainted wheat in pet food
Federal officials investigate vomiting and appetite loss in dogs after tainted wheat supply in 1994 and Midwest wheat fungus. FDA plans to test flour and bran from mills to check vomitoxin levels amid recalls by Nature's Recipe Pet Foods for dry dog food.
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Justice Microsoft settle antitrust pact ends dispute
A federal judge signed a 13 month old antitrust settlement between Microsoft and the Justice Department halting incentives to PC makers to boost royalties. DOJ says it still investigates certain Microsoft practices for compliance. Gates calls it a closure on CNN.
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