Clinton Pick For CIA Faces Senate Skepticism
Senators challenged Anthony Lake's suitability as CIA chief amid an investigation into his 1994 stock sale. They questioned potential bias from his past role shaping policy and his ability to provide independent intelligence.
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U.S. Signals Possible Action Over Iran Link to Khobar Towers
U.S. officials weigh punitive options against Iran over the Khobar Towers attack in Dhahran, with preliminary Saudi Iran linkage claims under review. Pentagon planners emphasize a tailored response rather than broad retaliation amid questions of proof and past misjudgments.
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Air Force clears general in Saudi base bombing probe
Brig. Gen. Teryl Schwaber, in charge at the Saudi Arabia base where 19 airmen died in June, is cleared of culpability in the terrorist bombing. The decision followed Lt. Gen. James Record verdicts after Defense Secretary Perry ordered the probe.
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Fetus Treated In Utero Bone Marrow Cure Reported
In Detroit a 4 month fetus with a fatal immune defect received a bone marrow transplant before birth and is healthy at 18 months. Doctors credit the prenatal procedure with curing severe combined immunodeficiency and aim to treat other genetic diseases like sickle cell anemia. Dr. Alan Flake led the procedure at Children's Hospital of Michigan, now at Philadelphia.
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Reno argues police power before Supreme Court
Attorney General Janet Reno faced skeptical Supreme Court questioning as she urged police authority to order passengers out of cars during routine traffic stops. Justices voiced doubt about expanding officer power, challenging the credibility of Reno’s argument in her first high court appearance.
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Cities toughen stance on homeless across major U.S. cities
An advocacy report shows 75 percent of the 50 largest cities ban panhandling. Since 1994, this rose from 62 percent with 15 cities enacting new laws in four years. The study notes 38 percent cracked down in recent years, many conducting police sweeps, and half banning sleeping or camping in public places.
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