Boston sniper kills five then shoots self
A Boston neighborhood shooting left five dead including a 52-year-old uncle and 48-year-old aunt, plus two female cousins and a visiting woman, before the gunman killed himself after a two hour standoff. Police identified a Vietnamese refugee gunman amid unclear motive, with witnesses and officials noting chaotic events at a Dorchester home.
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Teen Finds Ring in Crash Site To Be Rewarded
Denise McNeely a 14 year old from Taylor Michigan found a 7500 diamond ring at the Northwest Flight 255 crash site after police cleared the area and turned it in. Chicago Tribune columnist Bob Greene said he would reward the purchase value of the ring either in cash or via an educational trust to Denise. Government officials note the reward could affect her family's eligibility for aid but may be arranged to help with education.
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South Africa ends major mine strike with limited gains
The black miners union halted South Africa largest and costliest walkout after management kept to pre strike wage offers. About 9 killed, 500+ injured, 400 arrested with 44,000 fired and millions in losses. The union vows further action while most fired workers may be rehired.
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Soviets Visit Bloomingdale’s Then Move On to Sears
A Soviet delegation of about 30 visitors from a six day Soviet American relations conference at Chautauqua Institution toured Washington area malls on Sunday. They entered Bloomingdale’s at White Flint Mall but, with roughly $150 each, skipped purchases and moved on to a Sears. By arrival at the Sears branch only six shopped. the rest returned to their hotel.
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Israel votes to scrap Lavi jet despite cost overruns
Israel's cabinet narrowly approves heeding U.S. warnings to halt deployment of the costly Lavi fighter in the 1990s while pursuing later generation technology. The plan risks unemployment for 5000 workers as the project pivots from production to future aircraft research.
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Aquino Says Mutinous Troops Sought Killings in Coup
President Corazon Aquino alleged mutinous troops aimed to kill her and family during a daylong assault that left at least 25 dead and 275 wounded. Senator Enrile denied involvement, while loyal forces hunted ringleaders including Gringo Honasan. Aquino’s son Benigno III was wounded in the attack.
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Redesigned booster test lifts hope for shuttle program
In Brigham City Utah a redesigned 126 foot booster roared to life in a first full scale test firing. 9500 spectators watched as orange flames and smoke rose 1500 feet at Morton Thiokol desert site 25 miles west. NASA official Adm. Richard Truly called the test a hopeful step before renewed shuttle flights next June after a Challenger disaster inquiry blamed a faulty seal.
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